Friday after Ash Wednesday Today’s readings: Deuteronomy 7:12-16; Titus 2:1-15; John 1:35-42 “The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples; and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus” (John 1:35-42). The more we

Thursday After Ash Wednesday Today’s readings: Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Titus 1:1-16; John 1:29-34 “For you are a people holy to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his own possession…it is because the LORD loves you and is keeping the oath which he swore to your fathers, that

Ash Wednesday Today’s readings: Jonah 3:1–4:11; Hebrews 12:1-14; Luke 18:9-14 “Jesus also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others…” (Luke 18:9) As we step into the season of Lent, we’re not always ready or in the proper mindset. We’ve been in the Season of Epiphany, still basking

“Ashes to Easter” — the NALC Lenten Devotional — will not only be shared through written format, but also through video. Using the free technology of Facebook Live, Pastor David Wendel will share a new devotional video each morning on the NALC’s Facebook. The devotional will also be at the top of each day’s NALC

Today’s readings: Deuteronomy 6:16-25; Hebrews 2:1-10; John 1:19-28 In our gospel reading, John the Baptist is called to an important task in God’s salvation plan: to direct people to the Messiah. Like a road sign directing drivers to the next town, John points to Jesus Christ. He also offers people of faith guidance in their calls

Today’s readings: Deuteronomy 6:1-15; Hebrews 1:1-14; John 1:1-18 What’s on your heart today? Each day we carrying all sorts of burdens, cares and concerns. People are grieving the loss of loved ones. They are struggling with unemployment and providing for their families. Health issues for themselves or loved ones weigh heavily on hearts and minds. We

Today’s readings: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Corinthians 3:1-9; John 12:27-36a Grace, mercy, and peace from the one who was, who is, and who is to come! Long ago, Daniel was very troubled by his dreams and wanted to know what they meant. People in Jesus’ time also wanted to know who the Son of Man was.

Today’s readings; Ruth 4:1-22; 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:10; Matthew 6:1-6 One definition of the word redeem is to buy back. In the story of Ruth, Boaz, in line as next of kin, redeemed the land that had belonged to Naomi’s husband; and along with it he took Ruth as his wife. When Ruth gave birth to