Lectionary blog: Kings and release
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Kings and release

Lectionary for Nov. 24, 2024 Christ the King Sunday Last Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-12; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37 I’ve never been arrested, but I have been…

Hymn of the Month – It Is Well with My Soul

Hymn of the Month – It Is Well with My Soul

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is It Is Well with My Soul.

Tuesday Intentions: Posture of peace
Spiritual Resources

Tuesday Intentions: Posture of peace

The posture of peace invites us to pause and reflect on the serenity we can cultivate within ourselves and in our relationships with others. It encourages us to honor the…

Lectionary blog: Going in and coming out
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Going in and coming out

Lectionary for Nov. 17, 2024 26th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Samuel 1:4-20; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25; Mark 13:1-8 A couple decades ago, my good friend, Brian Williams, and…

Cultivating a grateful heart

Cultivating a grateful heart

In a world full of distractions, cultivating a grateful heart can profoundly shift our perspective. Embracing gratitude allows us to recognize the blessings that surround us, moving our focus from…

School pickup prayers
Faith in Action

School pickup prayers

Focal verse “Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18)….

Lectionary blog: Entering temples with Jesus
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Entering temples with Jesus

Lectionary for Nov. 10, 2024 25th Sunday after Pentecost Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 Entering a religious space, especially a new one, can be intimidating and…

Reflections for All Saints Day

Reflections for All Saints Day

All Saints Day invites us to pause and reflect on the connection we share with those who have walked the path of faith before us. We honor the lives of…

Necessary soul work

Necessary soul work

In her new book See Me, Believe Me: A Guide to Deepen Allyship With Congregational Leaders of Color, Yolanda Denson-Byers describes two kinds of wounds often experienced by BIPOC (Black,…

Lectionary blog: The kindness of Jesus
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: The kindness of Jesus

Lectionary for Nov. 3, 2024 24th Sunday after Pentecost Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34 One of my best friends just started a degree program in New Testament….

Lectionary blog: For the better and for good
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: For the better and for good

Lectionary for Oct. 27, 2024 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34:1-8 [19-22]; Hebrews 7:23-38; Mark 10:46-52 Lately I’ve been reading the Bible on a different schedule outside…

Hymn of the Month – That Priceless Grace

Hymn of the Month – That Priceless Grace

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is That Priceless Grace.  That Priceless Grace. Text: Emmanuel F. Y. Grantson. Music: Ghanian…