ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
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At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship. Job 1:20 Hardships Daily Devotion – February 28, 2024 Devotion based on Job 1:20 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240228dev.mp3 See series: Devotions When hardship hits, it is easy to wallow in sadness and self-pity. We imagine that things…
“When suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!” Job 1:19 Hardships Daily Devotion – February 27, 2024 Devotion based on Job 1:19 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240227dev.mp3 See series:…
One day when Job’s sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house, a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, and the Sabeans attacked and made off with them. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only…
Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 Certain Hope Daily Devotion – February 25, 2024 Devotion based on Romans 5:5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240225dev.mp3 See series: Devotions “I hope we have decent weather for our trip…
If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31,32 Who Can Be Against Us Daily Devotion – February 24, 2024 Devotion based on Romans 8:31,32…
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38,39 Jesus’ Love Conquers…
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through…
Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Romans 8:34 The Best Lawyer Blood Can Buy Daily Devotion – February 21, 2024 Devotion based on Romans 8:34 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240221dev.mp3 See series: Devotions…
Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Romans 8:33 Absolute Immunity Daily Devotion – February 20, 2024 Devotion based on Romans 8:33 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240220dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Most people are blessed to have a high-functioning immune system. It keeps us from getting sick as often as we…
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31,32 How do you respond? Daily Devotion…
So Abraham called that place, “The LORD Will Provide.” And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD, it will be provided.” Genesis 22:14 The Lord Provides Daily Devotion – February 18, 2024 Devotion based on Genesis 22:14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240218dev.mp3 See series: Devotions It started as the worst day of Abraham’s life….
As they [Elijah and Elisha] were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. 2 Kings 2:11 Escaping Death Daily Devotion – February 17, 2024 Devotion based on 2 Kings 2:11 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240217dev.mp3 See…
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we preach is not ourselves,…
Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Mark 9:7 Affirmed by the Father Daily Devotion – February 15, 2024 Devotion based on Mark 9:7 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240215dev.mp3 See series: Devotions How do you find affirmation? You might find it in…
Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. Mark 9:8,9 Down From the Mountain Daily Devotion – February 14, 2024…
And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Mark 9:4 The God of the Living Daily Devotion – February 13, 2024 Devotion based on Mark 9:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240213dev.mp3 See series: Devotions It’s hard to imagine what Jesus’ disciples felt on the Mount of Transfiguration. Not only was Jesus changed before their…
After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. Mark 9:2,3 See Jesus Clearly Daily Devotion – February 12, 2024 Devotion…
Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus. Mark 9:8 You Are Never Alone Daily Devotion – February 11, 2024 Devotion based on Mark 9:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240211dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Jesus’ disciples must have been disappointed. One moment, they saw a glimpse of heaven. Jesus allowed his glory as God…
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:30,31 Renewed Strength Daily Devotion – February 10, 2024 Devotion…
Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his…