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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 meet via Zoom (link in email) on Thursday, February 5 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.

In this devotion, Pastor Peter K. Muschinske ’92 M.Div. notes that all who follow Christ speak and act according to God’s wisdom, humbly acknowledging our weakness, and that all good things accomplished by our hands are a demonstration of God’s power. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Pastor Peter K. Muschinske ’92 M.Div. considers how fulfilling God’s law leads us into effecting our neighbor’s best life. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Pastor Peter K. Muschinske ’92 M.Div. wonders how our light might shine forth in the midst of our context, missions, and life callings. Read today’s God Pause.

At the beginning of this new year, we celebrate the heritage of Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month. Check out the library’s Bibliographic Brief for Black History Month.

Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in January!

• Jhenna Becker, 2 years – Faith+Lead
• Christian Eriksen, 2 years – Office of the Registrar
• Maria Olson, 19 years – Office of the Registrar
• Christopher Valentine, 1 year – Office of Technology