Archives for February 2026

The world around us seems to be getting heavier by the minute, and it’s often hard to know what’s ours to do when the needs of our neighbors all seem urgent and endless. When the world seems to be more than we can handle, God reminds us in Exodus 14:14: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” If you’re in need of a space to take a breath, slow down, and listen for the still small voice of God, please join us for the next installment of Be Still. We will engage in practice and discussion as we reflect on what it means to rest in God’s unforced rhythms of grace. We will meet via Zoom (link in email) on Thursday, February 19 at 6:15 p.m. CT. Email Alison Westphal, awestphal001@luthersem.edu, with questions or to let me know if you’re planning to join. If you’re interested in joining but can’t make it this week, don’t worry. We will be continue meeting the rest of the school year.

You are warmly invited to join our seminary community for a special time of Lenten soup, bread, and prayer. Beginning Tuesday, February 24, and continuing each Tuesday through March 31, we will gather from 6:30–7 p.m. for a simple meal of soup and bread. Following our time of soup and prayer, you are invited to join the Dean of Chapel online, either together in OCC 148 or individually in your rooms—as you feel most comfortable—for Virtual Vespers. As part of our communal Lenten practice, we will also take part in creating a mural together—watch for announcements about this activity. All are welcome, come as you are.

In this devotion, Gail L. Miller ’93 M.Div. writes that Lent is an invitation from Jesus not into rules but into a way of living that holds with God at the heart of all we do. Read today’s God Pause.

Ash Wednesday—this year on February 18—begins a period of preparation as we reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Here is a guide for this time—with readings, daily prayers, thoughtful articles, and rich books on theologies of the cross and resurrection.

In this devotion, Gail L. Miller ’93 M.Div. reminds us of the grace that will sustain us even when our shame and guilt are overwhelming. Read today’s God Pause.

Please join us after the All Hands meeting on Tuesday, February 17 for an information session on practical uses for AI in the workplace. Members of the AI Users Group will share ways they have used AI in their jobs at Luther Seminary. The session runs 12:30-1:30 p.m. in OCC 10.