St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WI

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The Celtic Knot Cross reminds us of God's eternal love for us, which has no beginning or end. The writer to the Hebrews wrote, "Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and forever" (13:8). As you celebrate St Patrick's Day, recall again that wonderful message of the continuing gracious salvific activity of our Triune -Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Psalm 4

Authentic Relationships: Individualism vs. Community in Christ,” by Pastor Anderson.

Authentic Relationships: You Are Seen and Loved

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: As we begin this Lenten season, may the cross of Christ bring new insights into your Lenten journey. My 3-nail cross reminds us of the fact that all three persons of the Holy Trinity were involved in our salvation. We can also think of the three virtues of faith, hope, and love that flow from the cross through us in our daily lives. May you be so blessed this Lenten season.

Psalm 91

Based on Luke 9:28–36

Don't Be a Leaf!

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Constantine the Great was born on this date in 272 AD. His influence on Christianity is significant. His Edict of Milan in 313 declared that Christians should be tolerated within the Roman Empire. Sometime before that, Constantine had seen a vision of the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek, XP, which became a symbol for his imperial rule. In 325, Constantine call...

Psalm 99

A Plea and a Prayer

Rev. Larry Prahl

The phrase, "ordo amoris" (order of love) has been introduced to our contemporary culture recently. As we celebrated Valentine's Day last week, I thought it important to look at that phrase by Augustine (modified by Thomas Aquinas). We are to love the Lord and our neighbor, as Jesus commanded (Matthew 22:37-39). In answer to the question about "neighbor," Jesus told the sto...

Psalm 103

In this episode, we sit down with Eva Groppe, a retired teacher from St. Paul Lutheran School, to reflect on God’s faithfulness in past and present building projects. Eva shares her personal experiences from 29 years of teaching and how St. Paul’s facilities have evolved to serve the congregation and school community. From the early days of a small fellowship hall to the construction of the Family...

Based on 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Dress for the (Spiritual) Weather

Caller ID: God: Based on Isaiah 6 and Luke 5

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: On this day, February 13, our church recognizes Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos, three early Christian teachers and leaders. We read about them in Acts 18. Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla and later, after meeting Apollos, they helped Apollos speak the Word more accurately. I thank God for lay teachers and missionaries who are bold in their understanding of the Gospel and...

Psalm 1

Being Still before Our Father

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The JESUS PRAYER is a wonderful devotional prayer that can be used throughout the day: "Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner." It is an adaptation from Luke 18:14 which has been used for centuries by Christians throughout the world. May you find it a source of comfort, peace, and joy in your own spiritual life.

Psalm 138

Based on Luke 4:31- 44. 

Earnestly Desire the Higher Gifts