Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann, Paul Gerhardt: Hymnwriters
October 26, 2019
Today, we remember influential hymnwriters Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann, and Paul Gerhardt. Our devotional reading about Paul Gerhardt is adapted from Paul Gerhardt as a Hymn Writer and his Influence on English Hymnody by Theodore Brown Hewitt.
Reading for the Commemoration of Dorcas, Lydia, and Phoebe
October 25, 2019
Today we celebrate Dorcas (also known as Tabitha), Lydia, and Phoebe, the faithful women of the Bible. Dorcas and Lydia we meet in Acts. Phoebe we learn about in Romans as the woman who delivered Paul’s letters.
Devotion for Luke 18:1-8 | Proper 24–Year C
October 20, 2019
The Gospel for today comes from Luke 18:1-8. Our devotional reading today is adapted from the Concordia Commentary Luke 9:51–24:53 by Arthur A. Just Jr.
Reading for the Commemoration of Ignatius of Antioch
October 17, 2019
Today we commemorate Ignatius of Antioch, both a pastor and martyr, who wrote many epistles during his last days. We take our devotional reading today from Reconciliation and Justification by Theodore Dierks.
Devotion on Ruth 1 | Proper 23–Year C
October 13, 2019
Today’s Old Testament reading comes from the first chapter of the book of Ruth. The devotion for today is adapted from Ruth: More than a Love Story by Elizabeth Ahlman.
Devotion on 2 Timothy 1:1-14 | Proper 22–Year C
October 6, 2019
The Epistle for today comes from the apostle Paul in 2 Timothy, where he writes about his suffering and not being ashamed to claim that Christ is his God and redeemer to his friend, Timothy. Our devotional reading is adapted from God’s Word for Today: 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus.
Devotion on Luke 16:1-15 | Proper 19–Year C
September 22, 2019
The Gospel reading for today recounts Jesus’ parable of the shrewd manager. Our devotional reading comes from A Year in the New Testament: Meditations for Each Day on the Church Year.
Devotion on 1 Timothy 1:5-17 | Proper 19–Year C
September 15, 2019
The Epistle reading for today comes from Paul’s first letter to Timothy, where he writes about the proper use of the Law. Our devotional reading comes from A Year in the New Testament: Meditations for Each Day of the Church Year.
Reading for Holy Cross Day
September 14, 2019
Today the Church celebrates Holy Cross Day. The Gospel reading for this feast is John 12:20–33, where Jesus speaks of the cross upon which He will be lifted up. Our devotional reading comes from Meditations on the Gospels: According to His Word.
Devotion for Luke 14:25-35 | Proper 18–Year C
September 8, 2019
The Gospel for today is Luke 14:25–35, where Jesus speaks of the cost of discipleship. Our devotional reading comes from Meditations on the Gospels: According to His Word.
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