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In this devotion, Daniel J. Valasakos ’96 M.Div., meditates on being who we are—people filled with and led by the Holy Spirit. Read today’s God Pause.

Whether it’s the church basement that hasn’t seen activities and festivities for decades, the sanctuary that’s only used for a few hours on Sunday morning, the vacant strip mall down the road (and its adjacent parking lot), or the growing number of downtown skyscrapers sitting underutilized, an opportunity is in front of us—an opportunity to tell new stories, create new identities, shift community narratives of who we are and what is possible. Join Flourish Placemaking on Thursday May 16, 1:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis for an afternoon and evening of vision, collaboration, and storytelling (and good food and drinks and entertainment). We will usher in a new season of thinking and action around how space can remain in a constant state of readiness to serve our neighbors’ best. If you’re a student interested in attending, please contact Grace Pomroy: gpomroy001@luthersem.edu—scholarships may be available.

In this devotion, Daniel J. Valasakos ’96 M.Div., prays that we may keep our ears open and be part of the sound of the Spirit. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Larry Lindstrom ’84 M.Div., offers a prayer for power in strength in the midst of our hardships. Read today’s God Pause.

In congregations where justice initiatives meet resistance, or where they got started without an expressed biblical foundation, Faith+Lead’s new on-demand course “Justice in the Bible” can spark holy conversation and create momentum. The course is available to use at your own pace, adaptable to many settings.

In this devotion, Larry Lindstrom ’84 M.Div., reminds us not to lose sight of the joy and exuberance Jesus had in his ministry and we can have in ours. Read today’s God Pause.