‘Lazarus, Come Out!’: Resurrection from the Tomb of Self
Christ empowers and invites us to live outside ourselves in praise to God and out of love for our neighbor.
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Baptismal Birthdays & Name Days
One of the greatest blessings of the Church Year is that it helps us remember personal commemorations and reflect upon the work Christ has done in our own lives.
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On Yahweh’s Mountain: An Easter Sunday Devotion
On Yahweh’s mountain, Jesus makes a feast for all peoples, swallows up the covering cast over all the nations, swallows up death for all humanity.
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Betrayed by a Friend: A Holy Wednesday Devotion
David’s anguish in Psalm 41 was only a shadow of the sorrow Jesus would feel over a betrayal that would lead to His horrible death on the cross.
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Who Has Believed?: A Holy Tuesday Devotion
They did not understand what Isaiah saw — that the Messiah would establish His everlasting kingdom through His suffering and death.
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The Anointed Prophet, Priest and King: A Holy Monday Devotion
Mary’s simple act of anointing Jesus for His burial serves to show us the great Priest, Prophet and King who fulfilled all of these offices in this week in Jerusalem.
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An Old Testament Walk Through Holy Week: Daily Devotions
Devotions for each day of Holy Week.
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The Theology of Physical Well-Being
A reflection on vocational well-being for church workers.
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Lutheran Witness: March 2026
The March issue explores the Lutheran doctrine of vocation.
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Military Service: A God-Pleasing Vocation
Soldiers serve their neighbors by helping to restrain violent evil so that ordinary life may continue in peace and order.
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‘The Plans I Have for You’?: On Choosing the “Right” Path
Scripture never promises us that God will offer specific plans for each Christian’s life. Yet God works His plans for the good of His people.
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‘A Royal Priesthood’
Laypeople have a right and responsibility to speak the Gospel and Word of God, forgive sins, judge doctrine.
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