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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Questions and more questions

“What is God like?” and also “What is godlike?”

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Prayer Ventures

November 16 – November 22

A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: A message of hope and promise

In the midst of distress, can God be trusted to still care about us?  

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Prayer Ventures

November 9 – November 15

A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.

Lectionary blog: Putting our trust in God’s future
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Putting our trust in God’s future

We strive to let go of everything but the love and grace of God.

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Prayer Ventures

November 2 – November 8

A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: A time for sorrow and joy

On All Saints Day, we trust in God and smile through our tears.

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Prayer Ventures

October 26 – November 1

A week of prayers for the world and ministries of this church.

Jesus on the brain
Faith in Action

Jesus on the brain

Song lyrics like this use language describing God’s presence inside our bodies, and as faithful Christians, we are commanded to love the Lord with all our hearts and souls and…

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Faith in Action

Ice cream evangelism

One Monday morning, Twila Schock, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Belvidere, Ill., was in for a pleasant surprise when she opened her work email. A mother wrote to thank her…

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Faith in Action

‘Gifts for Jesus’

Members of St. George Lutheran Church, Edinburgh, Ind., for years celebrated the gifts of the magi every Epiphany by offering their own gifts. Called “Gifts for Jesus,” members were invited…