Devotion on Freedom in Christ, Galatians 5:1a. 2 pages.

For freedom Christ has set us free (Galatians 5:1a).

Hmmm. Sounds like an interesting sort of double-speak doesn’t it? For freedom, Christ has set us free. At first glance, it is confusingly simple. But what is Paul really saying here? It is a verse that begs a closer look through our “Lutheran lens” of justification and sanctification.

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Free in Christ

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Devotion on Comfort in the Psalms, Psalm 91:2. 2 pages.

I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust” (Psalm 91:2).

When my dad was in the Pacific in World War II, he and my mom decided to pray Psalm 91 every day at the same time. … There were many times during the war years that my dad had close calls with death.

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The Soldiers Prayer — Not Just for Soldiers

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Devotion on Witness, Relationships with Others, Proverbs 3:5–6. 1 page.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths (Proverbs 3:5–6).

Are you outgoing, comfortable in a large group? Can you share your faith and pray with someone you just met? Or do you prefer a setting of just a few. Whichever you are, there will come a time to share your love of God with others.

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An Opportunity to Share

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Devotion on family, motherhood, 1 Samuel 2:1a. 2 pages.

My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God (1 Samuel 2:1a, NRSV).

Take a closer look at the story of Hannah, mother of Samuel, in this devotion and consider how mothers can find joy, comfort, and strength in the Lord.

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Devotion to God in Motherhood

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Devotion on Walking with Jesus, Relationship with God, 1 John 1:7. 2 pages.

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7).

Walking with Jesus at your side. As a Christian, this is a concept that we consider very
seriously. Why do we want and need that relationship with Jesus? … Who is Jesus, that we would
or could walk with Him? … How is it possible for us to walk with Jesus? … Where do we walk with Jesus?

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Side by Side with Jesus

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Devotion on Comfort and Hope, Relationship with God, Matthew 16:26a. 2 pages.

“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26a).

Acronyms abound in the texting world we live in and some, like ICYMI, have become almost a
second language to many. It is a shorthand that often does not even need translation for either
the sender or receiver. FYI (For Your Information), LOL (Laughing Out Loud), TBD (To Be
Determined) are other ready examples that most of us know and use often.

In case you missed it, ICYMI stands for “in case you missed it.” … For the Christian, ICYMI can mean In Christ, you made it.

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ICYMI — In Case You Missed It

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Devotion on Comfort and Hope, Psalm 61:4. 3 pages.

Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! (Psalm 61:4).

When you think of being wrapped in comfort, what do you think of? … In the Psalms, God shows us where we can find comfort in Him and in His Word. The richness of Psalms provides word pictures where each of us can easily understand God’s message of love, comfort, and care.

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Coziness in the Psalms

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