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Read ArticleDo We Listen to Too Much Music?
I was recently listening to a podcast in which one of the hosts shared a personal anecdote about his attempt to not listen to music all day. He briefly related how he realized he had...
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Read ArticleFrom 9 to 5: Serving God at Work
What might be a milestone when it comes to your work? It could mean celebrating years of service or the completion of a major project. Perhaps it’s a promotion or, even better,...
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Read ArticleIsrael’s Story in Nehemiah
The following is an excerpt from volume 1 of The Lutheran Bible Companion on the happenings in Israel during the time of Nehemiah. Nehemiah Travels to Jerusalem and Serves ...
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Read ArticleJesus Fulfills the Prophecy of Psalm 22
God will never abandon me, and that’s no casting of lots. When I was a child, I recall an instance when our family went to shop at the mall on the south side of the city where we...
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Read ArticleWhat Makes a ‘Happy’ Year?
What is happiness? This can be a difficult question to answer. In the context of a new year, having an answer probably feels like a key to a good year. Pastor Keith Haney offers a...
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Read ArticleGod’s Gifts in James
The following is an excerpt from Dr. Curtis Giese’s Concordia Commentary on James. It considers God’s role as a gift giver and unchanging figure.
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Read ArticleThree Lessons from Learning to See Faith in Films
I love watching movies. The experience goes beyond enjoying the story unfold before your eyes. I love the discussion that comes after the movie. Asking your friends or family what they...
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Read ArticleDevotion for the Commemoration of J. K. Wilhelm Loehe, Pastor
Today we remember nineteenth-century German pastor Wilhelm Loehe, and we read an excerpt from one of his writings as recorded in The Pastor.
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Read ArticleDevotion for the Circumcision and Name of Jesus
The devotional reading for today is adapted from Concordia Pulpit Resources and focuses on the significance of receiving God’s name.
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Read ArticleDevotion for New Year’s Eve
As we anticipate the beginning of the new year tomorrow, we focus on the Gospel of the day and read a devotion from Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary: Luke.
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Read ArticleFeatured Church Music for Lent
If you’re looking for some special music to incorporate into your repertoire this season, here are some of our recently added Lenten selections to check out.
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Read ArticleReading for the Commemoration of David
On the commemoration of David, we read an excerpt from Concordia Commentary: 1 Samuel and remember why God chose David to succeed Saul as king of Israel.
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Read ArticleReading for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
As we mourn the Holy Innocents today, we read a comforting devotion from the book Heaven.
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Read ArticleThe Word for Your New Year
Soon, we will (or perhaps we already have) see and hear what people are resolving to accomplish in the next year. In the past few years, I’ve noticed a new way to make resolutions....
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Read ArticleDevotion for the Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
As we remember the apostle John today, we read a devotion taken from a sermon in Sermons for Feasts, Festivals, and Occasions: Selections from Concordia Pulpit Resources.
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Read ArticleWhy Do Christians Celebrate Communion at Christmas?
When I was a child, my church always sang “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” on Christmas Day as the Communion elements were processed into the sanctuary. The congregation would start...
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Read ArticleOverlooked December Feast Days
Toward the end of December, there are several feast days that tend to get overlooked as we celebrate Advent and Christmas. Let’s take a few minutes to draw our attention to these...
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Read ArticlePondering Christ in Our Work as Church Musicians
A common complaint in our modern culture is the swiftness of time. It seems like every month we look at each other and ask, “Where did the last month go?” For church musicians, this is...
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Read ArticleThe Six Properties of Eternal Life
The following excerpt is adapted from Philipp Nicolai’s The Joy of Eternal Life, a systematic theology of God’s gift of heaven. Below, the first of Nicolai’s “six properties” is featured.
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Read ArticleExpectations: January 2022 Everyday Faith Calendar
“It wasn’t what I was expecting, Mom.” Those reflective words from my five-year-old come from countless experiences of navigating transitions and life together. The intersection of...
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