Lectionary for June 1, 2025 Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26 Pope Leo XIV was just elected as I write this reflection….
When Seth Perry was growing up, tragedy struck his Lutheran congregation—a member of his youth group died by suicide. “But [the congregation] didn’t feel like they could talk about it…
Lectionary for May 25, 2025 Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 I, and countless others, have said it many times before: Christians are…
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is The King of Love My Shepherd Is.
Lectionary for May 18, 2025 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35 I was just talking with a new friend about commemoration days for auspicious…
Focal verse “Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10). Reflection As the sun set on an unusually warm spring day, our small town…
Lectionary for May 11, 2025 Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30 Have you seen those videos of sheep being corralled by three or four…
Heidi Barr is a writer and wellness coach whose work focuses on cultivating ways of being that are life-giving and sustainable for people, communities and the planet. Her new collection…
Lectionary for May 4, 2025 Third Sunday of Easter Acts 9:1-6; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 One of my wife’s favorite songs to blast on the speakers in our…
Today we are sharing a few prompts to encourage you during your personal spiritual time. We hope this collection will inspire you to be kind to yourself and others as…
Lectionary for April 27, 2025 Second Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31 I spend a fair amount of time as a volunteer “pray-er” on a…
Lent is a season of reflection and renewal — a 40-day period in the liturgical calendar, from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, when Lutherans focus on the life and ministry…
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