Faith
Roosevelt Credit sings “We Shall Overcome”
January 18, 2021 in Devotions
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day may we embrace nonviolence and love. Set aside hateful speech and actions. Live in the love that God has shown you. “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. […]
New Year’s Eve Devotion December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020 in Devotions
We pause on this New Year’s Eve to consider ways in which Christ is making us new in the coming year.
Midweek Devotion Luke 11:5-8
June 3, 2020 in Devotions
Martin Luther King, Jr. preached a sermon entitled “A Knock at Midnight.” In this dark time of our nation, we must listen to those black and brown voices knocking on the doors of the Church.
Midweek Devotion: We Are Doing the Best We Can–Hebrews 10:35-36
May 27, 2020 in Devotions
This is Pastor Jennifer Hall’s article for Trinity Lutheran Church’s May newsletter. Some of the content is specific to Trinity, but we can all benefit from the message. “We are doing the best that we can!” This is my new motto as we enter the second month of the stay-at-home order, a time I am […]
Midweek Devotion: A Message from Bishop Eaton
May 20, 2020 in Devotions
Bishop Eaton reminds us that the ELCA is a thriving church. We are part of that thriving church as we live out being the Body of Christ at St. John’s.
Midweek Devotion John 14:1-6
May 13, 2020 in Devotions
We love our church buildings. God calls us to be the Church!
Midweek Devotion Genesis 9:8-17
May 6, 2020 in Devotions
Rainbows seem to be everywhere these days. Hear about God’s promise through the rainbow in this devotion.
Midweek Devotion 1 Peter 1:17- 23
April 29, 2020 in Devotions
Consider what it means to live as people of exile.
Midweek Devotion 1 Peter 1:3-9
April 22, 2020 in Devotions
The faith community of 1 Peter is suffering various trials. Yet their living hope is in Christ.
Midweek Devotion Colossians 3:1-4
April 16, 2020 in Devotions
A brief reflection on the passage and an excerpt from St. Patrick’s Breastplate.