Archives for July 2024

In this devotion, Lon Kvanli ’08 D.Min., reminds us that, while life presents many situations in which we are not in control, in these difficult places, our Lord brings life. Read today’s God Pause.

We’re kicking off the third summer of doing New Student Peers. The NSP program pairs you with 2-4 incoming students as a person they can go to with questions. You’re also a familiar face they will see when they’re on campus or in class. As a New Student Peer, you are responsible for:

• Attending a 1-hour training at the end of July (time TBD)
• Reaching out to new students 2-4 times during August
• A monthly check-in during fall semester to answer questions or point the students to someone who would have answers
• Potentially taking students out for a coffee or a meal during RFS or early fall semester (reimbursed by Admissions)

This is a volunteer position! If you are a graduated senior or on leave for the school year, please do not fill out this form. Interns are welcome to be a New Student Peer. If you are interested in being a New Student Peer, please fill out this form by July 19. Questions? Contact New Student Engagement (newstudents@luthersem.edu) or Natalie Wussler (nwussler001@luthersem.edu)

In this devotion, Lon Kvanli ’08 D.Min., meditates on Jesus compassion for us and how he addresses our earthly needs. Read today’s God Pause.

During Professor Steve Thomason’s livestream today, he will be talking about how we can connect with God through listening to the trees. He’ll show a gallery of drawings and paintings that he’s made of trees, then will create a tree mandala live on his iPad. Join him live to interact, ask questions, and make comments.

In this devotion, Lon Kvanli ’08 D.Min., asks God to continue breaking down the walls we often desire and build. Read today’s God Pause.

Sharing the stories most meaningful to us can break down barriers, build trust, and reveal God’s presence in our midst. Join Susan Brooks, director of Faith+Lead Academy, on July 18 for StoryBridge: Using Story to Connect with God and Others—a 90-minute live workshop on faithful storytelling in ways that truly connect us with others and with God. Luther Seminary students can access the workshop—and many other resources—for free until September by using this link to join the Faith+Lead membership.