Archives for 2024

If you preached during the last election season, you’re probably feeling the weight of it all again—members in your congregation divided, tensions running high, and the pressure on you to navigate these turbulent waters. How can you preach honestly, effectively, and faithfully in the midst of it all? Faith+Lead’s upcoming live workshop Preaching in an Age of Polarization fosters grace-filled dialogue to avoiding partisan rhetoric and provides ideas on avoiding common pitfalls you might face while preaching to a divided congregations. Join us live August 22, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. Luther Seminary students can access the workshop—and many other resources—for free until September.

In this devotion, David J. Meissner ’70 M.Div., recommends deep gratitude to God for feeding us and profound effort to feed others. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, David J. Meissner ’70 M.Div. writes that God continually reveals faithfulness, mercy, and steadfast love. Read today’s God Pause.

Students, if you have recently completed or will soon complete your internship work, we invite you to attend the internship debrief on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Register online today. Once you register, we’ll send you a Zoom link for the event. There are so many stories to share of how you have been God’s hands and feet in the world during this time. We pray it offers a few moments to connect with your fellow interns and learn from each other as you prepare for the next steps in your faith journey. Questions? Reach out to Contextual Learning, contextuallearning@luthersem.edu

In this devotion, Jim Arends ’81 M.Div., offers prayers for rest and for God’s presence to fill us with all we need. Read today’s God Pause.

Good news! The International Students Association invites you to an outing to the Minnesota Zoo on Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. We’ll have some treats and then head out to the zoo. If you are interested, please email Godson Dauda, gdauda001@luthersem.edu before 3 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Thank you.