Archives for 2025

In this devotion, James L. Boyce ’71 M.Div., reminds us that the heart’s fears need to be taught. Read today’s God Pause.

Boris Estraykh has decided to accept another position and will be leaving Luther Seminary. His last day will be Friday, March 14. Boris has been a valued member of the shared services IT team, and we’ve been blessed to have his expertise, dedication, and joyful attitude as part of our team. Please join us as we wish Boris all the best on his new adventure!

The 2025 National Women’s History Theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” celebrating the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. To celebrate, Luther Library offers this guide to Women in History, Bible, and Religion.

In this second week of Lent, Kyiv’s theological schools are also observing Lent. While we continue to pray for Ukraine after three years of war, pray also for our sister seminaries, missionaries, and churches in Ukraine struggling to survive. The Saint Sophia Cathedral is the “spiritual heart of Kyiv and one of the most important sites in the Orthodox faith.” The Kyiv cathedral includes mosaics and frescoes as old as 1,000 years, including the magnificent Icon of Saint Basil the Great of Caesarea pictured here in our library’s theologian bibliographies.

In this devotion, James L. Boyce ’71 M.Div., meditates on an integral part of our faith—the journey of the heart from fear to trusting in God’s promises. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Sean L. Forde ‘12 D.Min., notes how God’s Word helps us combat the temptations we face in life and that this Word remains all we need. Read today’s God Pause.