In this devotion, Michael DeKraai ’90 M.Div., encourages us to think about the significance of being children of God. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for April 2026
God Pause for April 13: Acts 2
In this devotion, Michael DeKraai ’90 M.Div., considers the presence of God in the world today and our response to that reality. Read today’s God Pause.
Monday Chapel: Text Study [Online]
Join our chapel staff for a text study today at 11:00 a.m. CT on Zoom (link in email).
2026 CYF Day of Defense [Online]
Join us for the annual Day of Defense for students in the Leadership Division. These students are completing their program with capstone projects centered on a current issue in their concentration area. They will be giving 10-minute presentations, followed by 10 minutes of question-and-answer. These presentations are open to the public. Join us on Zoom (link in email) on May 18 at 8 a.m. CT to support our students.
God Pause for April 10: John 20
In this devotion, David Haven ’86 M.Div., asks if you’re holding on to things that don’t need to be saved. Read today’s God Pause.
Students: Prizes for Bible Papers
The Bible Division invites graduating M.Div. and M.A. students to submit papers for the Milton Prize in Old Testament and/or the Bruce Prize in New Testament. Prizes will be awarded at commencement to the students submitting the best papers in the areas of Old Testament and New Testament studies. The prizes include monetary awards. Papers written by graduating M.Div. or M.A. students during their seminary careers are eligible (both December 2025 and May 2026 graduates). These may be course papers, independent study projects, or papers written for this occasion. Papers should not exceed 6,000 words in length. Papers are due by email to Kathryn Schifferdecker, chair of the Bible Division, by Wednesday, April 15 (kschiffer@luthersem.edu). Learn more on these webpages about the criteria the Bible division uses to judge the papers: Milton Prize in Old Testament and Bruce Prize in New Testament. Winners of the Milton and Bruce prizes will be recognized at the commencement ceremony. (And did we mention there are monetary awards?) Talk with your Bible professors or Kathryn Schifferdecker for more information.