ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Striving to speak God’s saving truth in love. Ephesians 4:15
Eternal and Everyday Encouragement – January 19, 2024
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17 Eternal and Everyday Encouragement Daily Devotion – January 19, 2024 Devotion based on 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17…
Hold on Tight – January 18, 2024
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Hold on Tight Daily Devotion – January 18, 2024 Devotion based on 2 Thessalonians 2:15 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240118dev.mp3 See series: Devotions If you’re treading water in the ocean…
The Gospel Calls – January 17, 2024
He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 The Gospel Calls Daily Devotion – January 17, 2024 Devotion based on 2 Thessalonians 2:14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240117dev.mp3 See series: Devotions There are some calls you get that make your day. The doctor calls…
God Put You in His Cart – January 16, 2024
But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 God Put You in His Cart Daily Devotion – January 16, 2024 Devotion based…
Thankful for Brothers and Sisters – January 15, 2024
But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Thankful for Brothers and Sisters Daily Devotion – January 15, 2024 Devotion based on 2 Thessalonians 2:13 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240115dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Siblings sometimes have rocky relationships throughout life. Even siblings who get along well and frequently…
I’m Listening! – January 14, 2024
“The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 I’m Listening! Daily Devotion – January 14, 2024 Devotion based on 1 Samuel 3:10 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240114dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The ability to listen is fast becoming a “lost art.” In…
Small Things – January 13, 2024
And now the LORD says—he who formed me in the womb to be his servant to bring Jacob back to him and gather Israel to himself, for I am honored in the eyes of the LORD and my God has been my strength—he says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my…
He Knows – January 12, 2024
And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love.” Mark 1:11 He Knows Daily Devotion – January 12, 2024 Devotion based on Mark 1:11 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240112dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In our sinful weakness, there are times when you and I can slip into falsely accusing the God who loves us. The temptation…
Former Master – January 11, 2024
For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. Romans 6:9 Former Master Daily Devotion – January 11, 2024 Devotion based on Romans 6:9 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240111dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The time is during the American Civil War. A man has lived his entire…
Official – January 10, 2024
For we know that our old self was crucified with [Christ]. Romans 6:6 Official Daily Devotion – January 10, 2024 Devotion based on Romans 6:6 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240110dev.mp3 See series: Devotions For a young woman by the name of Anne Greene, the year 1650 was a year she would never forget. Falsely accused and wrongly convicted of…
New Life – January 9, 2024
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4 New Life Daily Devotion – January 9, 2024 Devotion based on Romans 6:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240109dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Martin Pistorius…
Every Faraway Place – January 8, 2024
“I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 49:6 Every Faraway Place Daily Devotion – January 8, 2024 Devotion based on Isaiah 49:6 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240108dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Try this on for a fun fact. There are twice as many mobile devices…
Dead To Sin – January 7, 2024
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Romans 6:1,2 Dead To Sin Daily Devotion – January 7, 2024 Devotion based on Romans 6:1,2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240107dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Sometimes…
Getting Ready – January 6, 2024
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations.” Luke 2:29-31 Getting Ready Daily Devotion – January 6, 2024 Devotion based on Luke 2:29-31 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240106dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Think back to when you were…
More Than a New Year – January 5, 2024
Don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:3,4 More…
Too Small – January 4, 2024
“It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 49:6 Too Small Daily Devotion –…
Same, Same – January 3, 2024
For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be…
Authority Over Appearance – January 2, 2024
Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 1:10,11 Authority Over Appearance Daily Devotion – January 2, 2024…
A Savior Found with Sinners – January 1, 2024
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Mark 1:9 A Savior Found with Sinners Daily Devotion – January 1, 2024 Devotion based on Mark 1:9 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20240101dev.mp3 See series: Devotions As Mark tells us the story of Jesus, he starts with Jesus’ baptism. This seems like…
Anxious Waiting – December 31, 2023
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation.” Luke 2:29,30 Anxious Waiting Daily Devotion – December 31, 2023 Devotion based on Luke 2:29,30 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231231dev.mp3 See series: Devotions As a young man awaiting the birth of our children, I never worried that something could…