“For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” Reflection This verse comes in Paul’s teaching about how Christ has reconciled Jew and Gentile into one body. The dividing wall of hostility has been torn down (v. 14), and now both groups are brought near to Read more
🙏 Here’s a devotion on Romans 12:2 (ESV): “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Reflection Paul contrasts two ways of living: Read more
“You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.” Reflection This verse comes from Moses’ instructions to Israel as they prepared to enter Read more
Good afternoon! Here’s a Lutheran devotion based on Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV): Scripture:“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all Read more
– A Devotion on John 1:1 (ESV) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Reflection: John’s Gospel reveals that Jesus Christ is not only fully human but fully divine—the eternal Word through whom all things were created. As Luther emphasized, Read more
2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV): “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” We often strive to be strong, Read more
“Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” Called to Bless, Not to Curse The world teaches us to fight back, to defend ourselves, and to make sure no one takes Read more
Mark 4:9 ESV “And he said, ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’” Reflection: Jesus concludes the Parable of the Sower with this call, emphasizing the importance of truly listening to God’s Word. This “hearing” is not merely with our physical ears but with a receptive heart, allowing Read more
Devotion for Psalm 119:12 (ESV) Reflection: Psalm 119 is a profound celebration of God’s Word, and verse 12 focuses on the psalmist’s praise and dependence on God’s instruction. The psalmist acknowledges the Lord as the source of all wisdom and truth, expressing a deep desire to be taught His statutes. Read more
Scripture:“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’” (Isaiah 41:13, ESV) Devotion: In this beautiful verse, God speaks directly to His people, offering both reassurance and strength. The image of God holding Read more