ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
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Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” Daniel 6:21,22 Innocent in His Sight Daily Devotion – November 1,…
So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!” Daniel 6:16 Our True King Daily Devotion – October 31, 2023 Devotion based on Daniel 6:16 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231031dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The king knew he…
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Daniel 6:10 Lesson on Faithfulness Daily Devotion – October…
But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,…
Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This…
Then [Jesus] said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Matthew 22:21 Not Two But One Daily Devotion – October 27, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 22:21 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231027dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The Christian lives in two kingdoms. The Christian lives as a citizen of God’s kingdom…
But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius, and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what…
For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible…
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 Who Is in Charge? Daily Devotion – October 24, 2023 Devotion based on Romans 13:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231024dev.mp3 See series: Devotions “Who’s in charge here?” No one…
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 We Live In Two Kingdoms Daily Devotion – October 23, 2023 Devotion based on Romans 13:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231023dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Where do you live? Where…
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 Established by God Daily Devotion – October 22, 2023 Devotion based on Romans 13:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231022dev.mp3 See series: Devotions God established governing authorities because human beings…
For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servant, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 God’s Servant To Do Us Good Daily Devotion – October 21, 2023…
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Philippians 3:20,21 Eager Anticipation Daily Devotion – October 20, 2023…
For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. Philippians 3:18,19 It’s All Backward Daily Devotion…
Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. Philippians 3:17 A Role Model Daily Devotion – October 18, 2023 Devotion based on Philippians 3:17 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231018dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In the 1990s, basketball superstar Charles Barkley…
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13,14 The Finish Line Daily Devotion – October 17, 2023 Devotion based on Philippians 3:13,14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231017dev.mp3 See series: Devotions When something becomes too hard,…
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12 Press On Daily Devotion – October 16, 2023 Devotion based on Philippians 3:12 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231016dev.mp3 See series: Devotions When was the last…
On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine—the best of meats and the finest of wines. On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Isaiah 25:6-8…
The Lord Jesus Christ . . . will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Philippians 3:20,21 Our Lowly Bodies Daily Devotion – October 14, 2023 Devotion based on Philippians 3:20,21 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231014dev.mp3 See series: Devotions A handful of you will live your lives free from serious illness or injury….
I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside. He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked…