Archives for June 2024

In this devotion, George Knudson ’79 M.Div., reminds us that death is not God’s will for us. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Dean Lundgren ’94 M.Div., prays for God’s presence and power to guide us in the storms of life. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Dean Lundgren ’94 M.Div., notes how we struggle to see things from a perspective other than our own. Read today’s God Pause.

Luther Seminary students, staff, and faculty—you have a retreat opportunity to practice a pause in your life. . .and a gift from Thrivent Financial to help you do it. We are often discerning new ways to lean into our professional and personal lives, and it is necessary to pause, listen, and rest. Retreat time can be life-giving, restorative, and essential for our well-being. Wholistic health stems from the connection between our body, mind, and spirit—when we tend to one, we tend to all. The Thrivent Charitable Fund Grant has made this possible for those who desire to take intentional time and space away at a retreat center or hermitage. Six students, five staff, and two faculty can receive $150 toward a retreat. This money is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be sent to you in advance of your retreat time. Any type of retreat is eligible: contemplative, silent, movement-based, program-led, solo, group, etc. To apply, please submit a Google registration form, and we will transfer you the funds. Please apply before October 31, 2024. After the retreat experience, we’ll ask you to write a paragraph describing your experience, how it benefited you, and how you might build intentional pauses into your life in the future. This is a free gift of grace for those of you who yearn to lean into retreat sabbath. If you have any questions, contact Emily Rova-Hegener, contextual learning associate, erovahegener001@luthersem.edu.

This is the third lecture in the ABIDE: Valuing and Managing Diversity Series. We are trying a new format! Watch this video, then join us Thursday, June 20 at 3 p.m. on Zoom (link in email) for a discussion. There is no in-person component to this lecture. We hope you join us to discover the blessings and trials of fostering inclusion, promoting belonging, and upholding equity within organizations.

In this devotion, Dean Lundgren ’94 M.Div. prays for a heart oriented towards praise. Read today’s God Pause.