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In this devotion, Mary Ann Bowman ’04 M.Div., ponders the question of truth and reminds us that Jesus’ plans for us are greater than we can imagine. Read today’s God Pause.

Mark your calendars for an annual tradition at Luther Seminary . . .
Wednesday, December 17 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel lobby and dining areas (OCC)
Everyone is invited—students, staff, and faculty—as we gather for cocoa, cider, coffee, and treats and enjoy this year’s Do-It-Yourself Nativity and a community lunch from Andiamo Italian. Join us for fellowship and snacks, some light-hearted fun participating in or watching colleagues as we recreate a completely unique nativity, share a community meal, sing carols, and celebrate coworkers who have reached various milestones. Let us know if you plan to attend and how you’d like to engage using this online Advent Open House + Holiday Extravaganza form. Check all columns that apply.
– Treats. Bring a dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies, bars, or other treats to share.
– DIY Nativity. Join the frivolity
– Lunch. Join us for a delicious community meal
– Milestones. Sharing annual employee recognition toward the end of lunch

Join us Tuesday, December 2, 4-6 p.m. (doors open at 3:30) in OCC 10 to watch the new documentary “Sugarcane” and learn more about a part of our country’s history and Canada’s as well. This is a beautifully told story and brings you into the experience that continues to shape many of our Indigenous neighbors. The film’s name comes from a Native reservation in British Columbia. Indian residential schools were also used in the United States. Join us to learn more. Snacks provided.

Join us January 13, 2026, for “Be-Wilded by Wonder: Just Creation in the Book of Job”—the 2026 Rutlen Lecture on Faith and Creation with world-renowned biblical scholar William P. Brown. Register for the in-person event (meal provided) on the Luther campus or the livestreamed version hosted by Faith+Lead. Students, this is on the Tuesday of Winter RFS—as you make travel plans for RFS 1 and RFS 2 this January, consider coming early or staying late to attend this exciting event.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a campus-wide safety training on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, led by a professional safety trainer. The Safety Committee chose this date because it’s the same day as our All Hands Meeting, which means we’ll have most of our community together. The session focuses on the Run, Hide, Fight response model and will include both a presentation and building-specific walk-throughs to help everyone feel more confident about what to do in an emergency. Here’s an outline of the day:

• 9–10 a.m. —Kickoff session with our trainer on Run, Hide, Fight skills.
• 10–11:30 a.m. —Walk-throughs in Gullixson Hall (by floor, for employees who work in that building).
• 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. —All Hands meeting
• 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. —Walk-throughs in Bockman Hall then Olson Campus Center
• 5 p.m. —Zoom session for students (link in email), then a final in-person review and best practices discussion on the third floor of Bockman Hall

We really encourage everyone to join in. These sessions are a great way to learn practical safety skills and help keep our campus community safe. Thank you all for your participation and for making safety a shared priority here at Luther!

In this devotion, Mary Ann Bowman ’04 M.Div., reminds us that kingdoms rise and fall but the Word of God stands forever. Read today’s God Pause.