In this devotion, Marlene Elmstrom ’94 M.Div., notes Paul’s reminder that God’s promise is true because God in Christ has already made it a reality. Read today’s God Pause.
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God Pause for November 4: Psalm 17
In this devotion, Marlene Elmstrom ’94 M.Div., encourages us to be bold in our petitions to God, confident not in our own righteousness but in our baptism into Christ. Read today’s God Pause.
Karl Barth’s Prayer for Election Day
In an election season marked by much fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, may we be comforted by a prayer from Karl Barth, shared on our brief Karl Barth bibliography. Here is the original prayer from the Center for Barth Studies.
God Pause for November 3: Job 19
In this devotion, Marlene Elmstrom ’94 M.Div., prays that we, like Job, will dare to get up and face another day trusting that in Jesus we have what we need for life. Read today’s God Pause.
New Course: Theological Writing
Students are invited to register for LG 1000 Theological Writing during Winter term, a new course open to all degree program and certificate students interested in developing a firmer foundation for academic writing in a seminary context. This course will be offered in fall and winter terms as an asynchronous, non-credit half course. If you have any questions or are interested in registering for this course for Winter 2026, reach out to the Registrar at registrar@luthersem.edu
Rare Book Room Open House
On Friday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., the Luther Seminary Library is opening the doors of the rare book room for a Reformation Day Open House. Come wander our most mysterious little corner, enjoy the old books and oddities, and get a peek at the spooky/beautiful side of church history. Drop in any time, bring a friend, and celebrate Reformation Day with us in proper nerdy style.