In this devotion, Ashley Wheeler, Associate Director for Candidacy and Vocational Formation, considers the psalmist’s insistence that God will show up in all our experiences. Read today’s God Pause.
Announcements
God Pause for March 16: Ezekiel 37
In this devotion, Ashley Wheeler, Associate Director for Candidacy and Vocational Formation, talks about storms that stop us short on our journeys. Read today’s God Pause.
Luther Seminary Campus Closed Monday 3/16/2026
Due to winter storm conditions, the Luther Seminary campus will be closed on Monday, March 16. Remote operations and learning will be in effect for students and non-essential employees.
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.
Community Life Pancake Breakfast [In-Person]
Pancake breakfasts have returned! On the second Wednesday of the month pancakes will be served to to the community by Community Life colleagues and volunteers from Luther. Swing on by 8:30-9:30 a.m. to the Olson Campus Center Café and help create beloved community over a varied breakfast. Join us on these dates: April 8, May 13.
God Pause for March 13: John 9
In this devotion, Mercedes Roesch ’24 M.Div. remind us that only through Christ’s light do we receive sight and experience truth revealed. Read today’s God Pause.