In this devotion, Paul Lutter ’99 M.Div., reminds us that the grace of God sets us free, that wherever worry and grief surface we are supported in surprising ways no matter what comes.
Read today’s God Pause.
Syllabus Day – Winter 2026
Syllabus Day for Winter 2026 RFS is today—Monday, January 5.
Review the Syllabus Day schedule here.
God Pause for January 2: John 1
In this devotion, David G. Larsen ’02 M.Div., prays that others would see in us that we are God’s children who have received grace. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for December 22: Isaiah 9
In this devotion, Steve Thomason ’15 Ph.D., notes how God uses children to speak to the most important situations. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for December 19: Matthew 1
In this devotion, Steve Thomason ’15 Ph.D., reminds us that God’s working of renaming can turn despair into salvation. Read today’s God Pause.
Registrar Office Closure: December 23–January 1
The Registrar’s Office will be closed from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026 for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday break. During this time, we will be focused on our family and holiday times. We will not be processing any registrations for winter or spring, transcript requests, loan deferments, transfer work, petition forms, or cross registration for other institutions. To ensure your items are processed before the closure, please note the following deadlines:
• All registration, transcript and petition requests must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by 4 p.m. CT on Thursday, December 18.
• Any requests submitted after this deadline will not be processed until the week of January 5, 2026.
• Online registration will remain open on MyLutherNet for students to adjust their registration as needed. Students needing assistance will need to wait until Monday, January 5 for a response.
We encourage everyone to plan ahead and submit materials early. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth transition before and after the break.