Lectionary for Jan. 28, 2024 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 11; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 There’s a drive-in movie theater not far from my house. A bus…
Bishop Michael Curry is at a loss for words. Those who have heard sermons from the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, if only from the royal wedding of Prince…
Editor’s note: We’re halfway through January and some people are now thinking about their already-broken New Year’s Day resolutions. Never fear, as noted in this article that first posted in…
Lectionary for Jan. 21, 2023 Third Sunday after Epiphany Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 One of the greatest adventures of my life was the time…
Lectionary for Jan. 14, 2024 Second Sunday after Epiphany 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20); Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 When God introduced the young, pretty David to Samuel…
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some beloved Lutheran hymns. We Three Kings of Orient Are By John Hopkins Jr. We three kings of orient…
Lectionary for Jan. 7, 2023 Baptism of Our Lord Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 As the story goes, someone once asked the famed 20th-century theologian Karl Barth…
Lectionary for Dec. 31, 2023 First Sunday of Christmas Isaiah 61:10–62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40 When was the last time you had a really good cry? Usually we…
As the season of Advent comes to an end, take some time to read and ponder these Scriptures collected from Bread for the Day. At the end of this list…
Today we pause to contemplate the words of the Advent hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” (ELW, 257). 1. O come, O come, Immanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns…
Lectionary for Dec. 24, 2023 Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 One of my favorite Bible stories growing up was the…
This week’s Advent activity can be completed with a group or as a solo project. Use it to create a space for reflection, community and celebration as you anticipate the…
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