In this devotion, Jane Wegleitner ’77 M.A., considers our deep fears that we won’t measure up and God’s call to us over those fears. Read today’s God Pause.
Announcements
New Student Brew [In-Person]
Come meet incoming students who live in the Twin Cities area for an in-person New Student Brew on Monday, August 3, 4–5:30 p.m. CT on the Olson Campus Center patio. Current students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for ice-cream, light snacks, and conversation! Send newstudents@luthersem.edu a quick email to let us know you are coming—but also feel free to just show up!
God Pause for July 31: Matthew 14
In this devotion, Jil Fiemeyer ’22 M.A., thanks God for faithfully providing throughout our lives, even when we can’t recognize how God is involved. Read today’s God Pause.
HDS Yang Visiting Scholars Program in World Christianity Accepting Applications
Harvard Divinity School invites applications for a one-year, term-limited, paid position for Yang Visiting Scholars in World Christianity for the academic year 2027-2028. Each visiting scholar teaches one course and presents their research in a public lecture, panel discussion, or events during their time at HDS. Yang Visiting Scholars are required to be in full-time residence at Harvard Divinity School while carrying out their proposed research projects and while teaching their course. Learn more and apply online.
God Pause for July 30: Matthew 14
In this devotion, Jil Fiemeyer ’22 M.A., wonders what might be “enough” when Jesus looks at our calendars, our energy, and our abilities. Read today’s God Pause.
Staff and Faculty – Submit Your News for the Winter 2026 Issue of Story
Faculty and staff, do you have professional news that 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 July 31.