Prayer for Oct. 23
Prayer Ventures

Prayer for Oct. 23

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures.” These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we…
Prioritizing like Jesus
Lectionary Blog

Prioritizing like Jesus

Lectionary for Oct. 25, 2026 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 I don’t know about y’all, but frequently I feel overwhelmed in…
On recognizing faces
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On recognizing faces

Lectionary blog for Oct. 18, 2026 21st Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 I have this thing where it’s difficult for me to recognize…
Clergy Appreciation Day
Voices of Faith

Clergy Appreciation Day

Oct. 11 is Clergy Appreciation Day. To celebrate, we’ve spent the past week asking our social media followers to share stories and appreciation for the rostered ministers in their lives….
Who isn’t at the banquet?
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Who isn’t at the banquet?

Lectionary for Oct. 11, 2026 20th Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 Have you ever been invited to a fancy dinner? Maybe it was a…
Three harvests
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Three harvests

Lectionary for Oct. 4, 2026 19th Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-15; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 A dear friend is known around town for creating beautiful bouquets from her…
Prayer for Sept. 25
Prayer Ventures

Prayer for Sept. 25

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures.” These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we…
Belonging and togetherness
Living Faithfully

Belonging and togetherness

“ຍິນດີຕ້ອນຮັບ—welcome to this day,” proclaimed Sara Schultz in Lao and English. “Welcome to Grace Lao Lutheran Church, welcome to Hope Lutheran Church!” With these words, the pastor of Hope in…
The best day to repent
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The best day to repent

Lectionary for Sept. 27, 2026 18th Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-9; Philippians 2:1-31; Matthew 21:23-32 I’ll be honest, I don’t think of repentance as often as I…
Study guide for “The power of connection”
Study Guides

Study guide for “The power of connection”

We are not meant to be Christians alone, whether individuals or congregations, synods or denominations. Interdependence is hardwired into the Christian witness. For example, in teaching disciples the Lord’s Prayer…
Study guide for “What is your favorite hymn?”
Study Guides

Study guide for “What is your favorite hymn?”

Every time Lutherans sing “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” we are reminded anew that music is hardwired into our worship and devotion. After all, it was Martin Luther himself…
Shutting the evil eye
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Shutting the evil eye

Lectionary for Sept. 20, 2026 17th Sunday after Pentecost Jonah 3:10–4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 We’ve been talking a lot about forgiveness recently. Good! I think that is…