“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
“Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.” The story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch reminds us of the incredible power of the Word of God and our calling to share it. Philip, guided by the Holy Spirit, meets Read more
Micah 5:2 (ESV) “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.” Reflection:Micah 5:2 is a profound prophecy Read more
Devotion:Jesus’ words in this verse are part of His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, where He calls His followers to focus their lives on the things of eternal value. As Lutherans, we understand this verse as a profound call to examine what we treasure most deeply, for our Read more
2 Corinthians 5:18 (ESV)“All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” Reflection:In this verse, Paul reminds us that the work of reconciliation—of bringing sinful humanity back into a right relationship with God—is entirely from God. It is God who Read more
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Reflection:In this verse, Jesus calls His followers to a radical kind of love—one that mirrors His own sacrificial and unconditional love. For Lutherans, this commandment is not a burden we bear alone but flows from the Read more
Psalm 68:19 (ESV)“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation.” Martin Luther once said that faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that we would stake our lives on it a thousand times. Psalm 68:19 reminds us of this Read more