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Return/Turn to the Lord: Ruth, Luke 17, Psalm 111, and The Fear of the Lord
By Elizabeth Ahlman 3 Year Series C; Proper 23 If your church uses the 3-year series for their lectionary readings, then Ruth 1:1–19a is coming up as the Old Testament reading on Sunday, October 13. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited for the Book of Ruth to get some “play,” so to speak. It is paired with 2 Timothy 2:1–13, and Luke 17:11–19. The psalm for that Sunday is Psalm 111. On this upcoming Sunday, especially, the Psalm gives us a wonderful hook for the interpretation of the passages from Ruth and Luke. Together, the three passages demonstrate that turning toward God and His gracious gifts is to…
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Giveaway—Pleasantly Crafted Lutheran Coloring Sheets
We’ve done giveaways with Samantha before, and we’re thrilled to do another! These coloring sheets are Lutheran, darling, and you probably need a set, right now, right? If so, you’re in luck! Enter the Rafflecopter link, visit and like both our pages, and enter to win a set. Easy! Make sure you share these with your Lutheran friends, especially those who teach Sunday School or have children. Here’s a little about our artist: Hi! My name is Samantha Bender. My husband John and I met while attending Concordia University Chicago where I received my degree in Lutheran Elementary Education. I worked for a short time, but now stay home full-time…
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Giveaway- Pleasantly Crafted
“tis the season to be joyful, and we have a good reason to be happy with you this week! Are you familiar with Pleasantly Crafted? This site has Lutheran art and gifts, made by a Lutheran woman! Let’s introduce you to her, and her shop, and then we will tell you about the giveaway. Please read below for some information about Samantha, Pleasantly Crafted, and her family. We hope that you enjoy her art, and this opportunity! Thanks, readers. Hi! My name is Samantha Bender. My husband John and I met while attending Concordia University Chicago where I received my degree in Lutheran Elementary Education. I worked for a short…
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Giveaway! Red Letter Art Christmas Ornaments & Christmas Cards
By Holly Scheer Red Letter Art & Design has very graciously agreed to send someone a set of two of her Christmas ornaments AND 40 Christmas cards! It’s worth clicking on the above link to go see a clearer version of these, because this little blog picture just isn’t doing them any justice. You don’t want to miss out on this, because it’s an absolutely fantastic and seasonal opportunity! Here’s a little bit about Meghan, the artist behind Red Letter: I am a wife, a homeschooling mother of four, and a lifelong Lutheran. I have a background in graphic design and have always loved fine art and typography. More recently, I’ve…
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Reformation Day Worksheets for Kids for Church
By Anna Wyss Happy Reformation Day (observed). Here’s some worksheets to use for kids in church. DSDM-SeriesB-ReformationDay DSDO-SeriesB-ReformationDay
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When the Going Gets Tough
By Laura Vandercook Some seasons or days as mother are easier than others. We can keep the house relatively clean. We can get supper on the table most days of the week. We can care for our family, and there aren’t huge problems looming. Some seasons are not as lovely. My grandfather used to say, “Life’s not all fried chicken and ice cream.” He was right. Some seasons your husband looses his job, and he has to get a temp job in a nearby city. You only get to see him for a few hours a week. Maybe one of your kids gets a chronic illness. Maybe you just had…
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Sunday School Worksheets- Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost
Our apologies these weren’t up sooner! Thanks, Anna! DSDO-SeriesB-22nd Sunday After Pentecost DSDM-SeriesB-22nd Sunday After Pentecost
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Review of Soldier On and Giveaway
By Bethany Kilcrease Ladies, if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to read Christian fiction featuring both an implied steamy sex scene and Luther’s Small Catechism all within the first chapter, then wonder no more! Sisters of Katie Luther blogger Vanessa Rasanen makes her authorial debut with Soldier On, which might be said to fall within the contemporary Christian military genre if such a category exists. Prior to late August 2018, I had never read anything approaching a contemporary Christian novel. Moreover, while I do have some experience in the Christianity department, my experience with military deployment is nonexistent. Wouldn’t reading this book be like a life-long…
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Sunday School Worksheets – Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
This is a new resource we’re thrilled to share for families to use in the service for children. We’re always happy to share things that can help families in the service, and we’re grateful to Anna for sending these our way! Click the links below to download and print the PDFs! DSDM-SeriesB-21st Sunday After Pentecost DSDO-SeriesB-21st Sunday After Pentecost Anna Wyss is a LCMS pastor’s kid, who met the love of her life at University Lutheran at Purdue. Besides being a wife, she is a nurse, mom to two kids, and an avid volunteer at church, especially for Sunday School.
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Giveaway- Tait & Co. Ceramics
By Holly Scheer If your home is anything like mine, you can never have too many places to store odds and ends. You also probably love gorgeous bowls. Who doesn’t? Well, we’ve got your back here, because Tait & Co. Ceramics makes lovely food safe pieces that are pretty and functional. Here’s a little about the shop: We are two college students with a passion for ceramics and candle making! We love using the art and communications degrees we are pursuing in our business! You can look at their work here. For more see them on Instagram. Ok, now what you really want to know- about the prize and how…
