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Minnie, known only to her family, was born in poverty in 1880 to Lutheran parents who taught her to love the Lord. For the last 179 years of USA history, LCMS women have been “influencers” in our American culture, using their many gifts and talents to share Jesus’ love in their homes, families, churches, schools, and work places. HIS Story through History: Faithful Women is a set of stories about...

Immanuel — God With Us is a devotion on Seasons of Life, Matthew 1:23. Originally written 2023 by Nancy Kohrs and published by Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

Devotion on Struggles and Challenges. “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). There are few guarantees in life — few things of which we can be absolutely sure. … Jesus speaks the words of John 16:33 between the institution of the Lord’s Supper and His betrayal and arrest. He pr...

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him (Psalm 103:11). YOU are priceless and precious. But maybe you don’t think of yourself that way … Do not despair, my friend! There is hope!  … God loves you with a perfect love.  

Throughout the Bible we are reminded that amid our struggles, we persevere in prayer and rejoice in HOPE. This devotion on hope was written by Joy M. Anderson.

Candy Hearts is a meditative devotion, written by Martha Hartwig, Robins, Iowa. Lutheran Women in Mission. lwml.org

A short devotion about Matthew 10:28–31, exploring our perception of sparrows and emphasizing God's love and care for each of us.

Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34). On Christmas Day, many churches will read the Christmas story from one of the Gospels as well as a section of the book of Exodus. On the surface, it sounds like an odd pairing. This devotion explores why this portion of Exodus is often chosen as the Old Testament reading for Christmas. His C...

This devotion on struggles and challenges is a hymn study on Abide With Me. Life has a perplexing way of presenting all kinds of challenges and struggles for us. Though we understand that God is with us every moment of our lives, we, as humans, tend to need support, comfort, and encouragement. The hymn, "Abide with Me," reminds us that there will be challenges and obstacles throughout our life, bu...

Our seasons of life can be much like the seasons of the year. We may have seasons of darkness where it feels as though God is far away and unconnected from what we are going through. These hard seasons may include the loss of a loved one, health challenges, changes in a career, or other things that make life in this world hard.

Relationship Requirements, written by Martha Gregory, Lancaster, California Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright © 2001  by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Figuring It All Out, written by Allison Maschhoff, St. Louis, Missouri Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved. lwml.org Figuring It All Out - Lutheran Women'...

Devotion on Witnessing, Titus 3:5–6, Galatians 5:22–23. 2 pages. he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, (Titus 3:5–6). But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gent...

Reflections during a trip to a spa on how Mark 4 relates to the goals and results of a facial. Sowing Seeds in All Seasons of Life, written by Michelle Zollinger, Monroe, Louisiana Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved. Find a printable version of the devotion on our website. https://www.lwml.org/posts/devotion/sowing-seeds-in-all-seasons-of-life

O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come (Psalm 71:17–18). Sometimes life is hard even for "more mature" Christians. Health issues and sometimes the rounds of doctor visits are never ending. Visits to hospitals and...

“Behold, I am setting a plumb line in the midst of my people Israel; I will never again pass by them” (Amos 7:8b). I do not know if my human perfectionism is a blessing or a curse, but I do know this — God’s holy perfectionism leads to our salvation. He has treasured His creation since the very beginning, to the point of sending His Son to die for us on the cross.  Treasured to Perfection is a dev...

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience (Colossian 3:12). Jesus’ example of compassion is seen many times in Scripture, and we can use those examples in caregiving. The Season of Caregiving is a devotion on caregiving by Carrie Brumbaugh, Lyman, Wyoming, originally published by Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 2023. T...

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16). How did I get to this point in life, and how will I keep moving forward, Lord? How Do I Do This, Lord? is a devotion on Struggles and Challenges by Mary J Smith, Goldendale, Washington, originally published by Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 2023. This...

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Your calendar is already full. How then can you balance all that is required?  Balancing Act is a devotion on Christian Living by Past LWML President Gloria Edwards, Portola Valley, California, originally published by Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 2019. This devotion is also available as a fre...

Devotion on Comfort and Hope, Winter, Colossians 3:16–17. 2 pages. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Colossians 3:16–17). H...

Devotion on Advent, Luke 1. 1 page. Many of us get stressed out during the weeks leading up to Christmas-so much to do, so little time. It doesn't have to be that way. Mary, the mother of Jesus, can be an example for our Christmas preparations.  How did Mary prepare when she learned she would have a role in the first Christmas? First Mary humbly submitted to God's plan. Then, she rejoiced as she l...

Devotion on Advent, Christmas, Relationships with others, Service, 1 John 4:9–11. 2 pages. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another (1 John...

Devotion on Joy in the Journey, Matthew 5:16. 3 pages. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16).  We receive our power to shine from the Son of God, who is the light of the world and the light within us, giving us His power to reflect His joy, peace, and love to all around us. Shine by Li...

Devotion on Christian Living, Psalm 21:6. 2 pages. For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence (Psalm 21:6). When most of us think of blessings, we think of the happy times. But are our blessings always positive? Consider it this way. Can a negative experience be a blessing? Fountains of Blessings by Katy Gifford, Falls City, Nebraska Published by the Lut...

Devotion on Servant, Service, Christian Living, Mark 10:45. 1 page. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). When we ask young ones what they want to be when they grow up, they might say a policeman, a fireman, an actress, or a bookkeeper. It’s doubtful that many would say they want to be a servant. A servant! That i...