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Answered Prayer was written by Linda Guteres, Christian Living Editor, Lutheran Women's Quarterly, and appeared in the Lutheran Women's Quarterly.  Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke  is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28–3...

Devotion on Christian Living, Romans 8:28a. 2 pages. An inspirational thought excerpted from Alma Kern's book, You Are Special. Did you ever wonder: since I’m God’s child and He loves me dearly, then why did He let this happen to me? To the one I love? Why does He allow suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? Download the PDF of this devotion Then Why? “Then Why?” You Are Special, writ...

Small Talk is written by Rev. Matthew Wood, Medan, Indonesia Rev. Matthew and Kali Wood serve on behalf of  The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod in Indonesia. Rev. Wood works closely with the Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church in translation projects and helping to train pastors and lay leaders.  

One Simple Step, written by Linda Guteres, Christian Living Editor of the Lutheran Women's Quarterly (LWQ), was originally published in the Spring 2022 edition of the LWQ.       

Open Your Life to God — Devotion 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).   “Open Your Life to God,” You Are Special, written by Alma Kern Copyright © 1985, revised 2022 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.    

This podcast was previously posted on July 7, 2021. This episode of I Love to Tell the Story entitled Love Like That was submitted from the LWML North Wisconsin District. You can read this account at https://www.lwml.org/posts/tell-the-story/love-like-that . Read more I Love to Tell the Story accounts at  www.lwml.org/tell-the-story . We would love to hear YOUR story! Please send your story to the...

We would love to hear YOUR stories! Please send them  to the Vice President of Gospel Outreach here. Thanks from the Gospel Outreach Committee! View more of I Love to Tell the Story   A Tale of Two Sisters is written by Candy Habich, Mid-South District

Devotion on Caregiving, Lent, John 13:14. 1 page. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. (John 13:14). Jesus was a teacher extraordinaire! Not only did He explain with words, but He also used examples easily understood by common people. Jesus taught His disciples, including you and me, humility and love when He knelt down and washed the...

Devotion on Family Life, Galatians 6:14, Proverbs 22:6. 1 page. But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world (Galatians 6:14). This devotion talks about children in church and the theme of focusing on the cross. Download the printable PDF of this devotion Always the Cross Always the Cross by Terri Bentl...

Devotion on Service, Ephesians 2:10.  A devotion excerpted from Alma Kern's book, You Are Special. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10). This morning I had prayed my day would be worthwhile in God’s sight. This incident must have been part of God’s plan. He used me to answer my neighbor’s pra...

Devotion on Lent, God's Love, Relationship with God, 1 John 4:10.  This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 John 4:10 NIV). Last month, the stores were filled with red and pink. … But now it’s March, and where have all the valentines gone? The sugar rush has long since faded, and even some relationships of February may not h...

Devotion on Relationship with God, Love, Jeremiah 31:3.  I love you with an everlasting love (Jer. 31:3 NIV). God loves each of us with an everlasting love that will never end or vanish. Earthly love, as we know, can come and go, but the Lord has given us the gift of His love. In the power of the Holy Spirit, we are always filled to overflowing with this love. It is not for us to keep to ourselves...

“Be Confident,” You Are Special, written by Alma Kern Copyright © 1985, revised 2022 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.

Devotion on Lent, Joy in the Journey, Psalm 100:2a.  Serve the LORD with gladness! (Psalm 100:2a) Have you had a unique opportunity in your life? Whatever opportunities you have enjoyed, today there is an opportunity for each of us. That opportunity or “possibility of doing something” is Lent! Lent is an opportunity. Lent is a favorable juncture of time where we are given the gift of 40 days to pr...

Me, A Short-Term Missionary? is written by Leslie Colligan. Copyright © 2022 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.    

“Be All You Can Be,” You Are Special, written by Alma Kern Copyright © 1985, revised 2022 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.

Devotion on Relationship with God. 2 pages. An inspirational thought excerpted from Alma Kern's book, You Are Special. I need to remind myself: my salvation does not rest on me. “Jesus Paid the Price,” You Are Special, written by Alma Kern Copyright © 1985, revised 2022 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved. Download the PDF of this devotion Jesus Paid the Price

Devotion on Relationship with God, Witness. 2 pages. An inspirational thought excerpted from Alma Kern's book, You Are Special. Open my eyes to recognize the opportunities You give me today to tell someone about You.   “Talk About Jesus,” You Are Special, written by Alma Kern Copyright © 1985 revised 2022 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved. Download the PDF of this devotion Ta...

Devotion on Self-Worth, Luke 12:6–7. 1 page. Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows (Luke 12:6–7). "As I was growing up, I struggled with my own self-worth. I never thought I was pretty enough, smart enough, athletic enough, had clear enough skin,...

Devotion on Relationship with God. 2 pages. An inspirational thought excerpted from Alma Kern's book, You Are Special. Do You understand how that hurts? … Do You understand what it’s like to be bone weary? … Do You understand how hard it is to cope with injustice? … Do You understand how awful it is to feel forsaken? …  “God Understands,” You Are Special, written by Alma Kern Copyright © 1985, rev...

Devotion on Christian Living, Prayer, Fellowship, Psalm 100:1b. 2 pages. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever (Psalm 106:1b NKJV). The family table … a place to pray, to praise, and to give thanks to the Lord for all His blessings. … a place to share God’s Word and our faith in Him with our children. … a place to laugh and share the joys of the day. The Family...

Devotion on Christian Living, Comfort and Hope, Proverbs 16:9. 1 page. The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps (Proverbs 16:9). Many times we become stressed, frustrated, and unhappy that what we thought was going to happen or what we were going to get done is foiled. We complain, groan, and get grumpy! But as we look at Scripture, we find that we can rely on the Lord, k...

Devotion on Advent, Christian Living, Relationship with God, Acts 1:11b. 2 pages. What would your answer be if someone were to ask you, “Are you ready to meet your maker?” This advent season is a wonderful time to remember that Jesus promised to return to us. Acts 1 states to us that when He arose into heaven, angels told His disciples, “This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come...

Devotion on Trust, Psalm 121:1–2, 7–8. 1 page. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore (Psalm 121:1–2, 7–8). Life is hard. So many things want to knock us down and take o...

Devotion on “Dealing With Down Days.” Romans 5:6. 2 pages. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly (Romans 5:6). Christ was, is, and always will be the “power source” for all things earthly and eternal. Are you plugged in? Powerless to Power-up by Wendysue Fluegge, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Copyright © 2021, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All Rights Reserv...