We remember today the martyrdom of Lawrence, who boldly stood his ground against the Roman authorities until the very end. Our devotion comes from One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism: Christians Through the Centuries.

Today, we commemorate Joseph of Arimathea, and we read a study on his life as described in The Gospel According to St. Luke.

Today, we commemorate Mary, Martha, and Lazarus and read a devotion from God’s Word for Today: John.

On today’s commemoration of Johann Sebastian Bach, we read a devotion from Johann Sebastian Bach and Liturgical Life in Leipzig.

On July 21 the Church commemorates the prophet Ezekiel. Today's reading is from from Faith Alive Student Bible.

On July 20, the Church commemorates the prophet Elijah. Today's reading is from The Old Testament Collection: Preaching Christ in the Old Testament during the Church Year.

On the commemoration for Irenaeus of Lyons today, we read a devotion taken from Reconciliation and Justification.

Today, we commemorate Cyril of Alexandria, and we read an explanation of his theological debates with Nestorius as described in History of Theology: Fourth Revised Edition.

Today’s commemoration is for the prophet Elisha, and we read a devotion from Lutheran Bible Companion, Volume 1: Introduction and Old Testament.

To remember the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea today, we read a brief historical devotion from Historical Introductions to the Lutheran Confessions.