Archives for July 2025

In this devotion, Dan Odden ’75 M.Div., ’95 D.Min., asks God to draw us every more near and to quiet our selfish pursuits. Read today’s God Pause.

Faculty and staff, do you have professional news you’d like to share with Story magazine readers? Have you recently published a book or article or presented publicly? Did you represent Luther Seminary at a conference or other event? Submit your news to communic@luthersem.edu by August 1.

In this devotion, Dan Odden ’75 M.Div., ’95 D.Min., reminds us how we live with one foot in the world and one foot in the kingdom to come. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Dan Odden ’75 M.Div., ’95 D.Min., ponders boasting and the psalmist’s call to the one who gives us life and is the source of true riches. Read today’s God Pause.

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The Stewardship Leaders Program, in collaboration with Thrivent Charitable, invites you to apply for an endowment lab grant. Grant applications must be received by this Sunday, August 3, and winners will be notified by the end of August. This grant program is designed to support Luther Seminary students, faculty, staff, and programs. All applications must align with Luther Seminary’s welcome, vision, and mission statements, and the project must benefit the Luther Seminary community. Total amount awarded will be up to $13,300 with a maximum single grant award of $4,000. Grant applications will be judged by the summer Money and Mission of the Church class as part of their education on endowments. Find out more and apply online. Winners will be notified by the end of August. If you have any questions about the program or the application please email Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.