Ep. 212: Through the Night — Devotion
Through the Night by Helen L. Gienapp, LWML President 1979-1982 Published by Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Lwml.org
Oct 04, 2023•6 min•Ep. 212
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Ep. 211 Finding the Way
Devotion on Christian Living, Salvation, John 14:6. 1 page. I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). Being lost is not fun. Sometimes we find ourselves lost in a lifestyle of our own devices. We feel overwhelmed with things in our life that are beyond our control. That’s when our only hope is to step back, take a deep breath, and let God be God for a better direction for our life. Finding the Way by Alice Troyke, Kimberling City, Missou...
Sep 27, 2023•5 min•Ep. 211
Ep. 210: God, You Want Me? — Devotion
Devotion on Missions, Isaiah 6:8. 2 pages. And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me” (Isaiah 6:8). Unlike Isaiah’s eager response, my initial reaction when asked to join a Haiti mission team was “Who, me? I’m a hot-headed, socially clumsy, middle-aged, adult convert from the backwoods. What credentials do I have to offer a team of experienced mission trippers?” I thought. God, You Want Me? Written by Mary Martin, Ster...
Sep 20, 2023•7 min•Ep. 210
Ep. 209: From Him All My Labor — Devotion
Devotion on Relationship with God, Prayer, Colossians 1:9-12. 2 pages. As St. Paul said to the Colossians 1:9-12, And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, ...
Sep 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 209
Ep. 208: Just My Type — Devotion
Just My Type written by Terri Bentley, Garden Valley, Idaho Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League All rights reserved. lwml.org
Sep 06, 2023•6 min•Ep. 208
Ep. 207: Graduating Into Parenthood With Purpose — Devotion
Devotion on Family Living, Christian Living, 1 Samuel 1:27-28a. 1 page. I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD (1 Samuel. 1:27-28a NIV). Throughout life we all pass from one stage into another, such as graduating from a school, being joined in marriage, or advancing in a profession. Each stage brings new experiences, additional responsibilities, and a renewed sense of purpose. T...
Aug 30, 2023•4 min•Ep. 207
Ep. 206: Always Learning — Devotion
Devotion on Christian Living, Proverbs 1:5a. 2 pages. Let the wise hear and increase in learning (Proverbs 1:5a). Do you remember being excited as a child about going back to school? There are times in my life now that I want to go back to school. I would like the routine of a school day to structure my busy life. Always Learning written by Anne M. Hartman, Eau Claire, WI Published by Lutheran Women’s Missionary League 2009 Download the printable PDF of this devotion Always Learning...
Aug 23, 2023•7 min•Ep. 206
Ep. 205: Back to School — Devotion
Devotion on Christian Living, Witnessing, Deuteronomy 6:6, 7, 9. 2 pages. It is that time of year; time to say those three little words that mothers love to hear – “Back to School!” … Visual aids are a great teaching tool. Who says they have to be limited to the classroom? Take a good look at what is in this backpack. It is full of object lessons. Props: Backpack with these items inside: ruler, school glue, eraser, pencil and crayons in the colors of brown, black, red, orange, green, blue, purpl...
Aug 16, 2023•6 min•Ep. 205
Ep. 204: Guides My Feet — Devotion
Devotion on Christian Living, 1 Peter 2:21. 1 page. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps (1 Peter 2:21). We seldom give our feet a second thought – except, of course, when they are painful or troublesome or our shoes don’t fit; then they demand our whole attention. Guides My Feet by Rev. David Andrus, Saint Louis, Missouri Published by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 2002 Download the printab...
Aug 09, 2023•5 min•Ep. 204
Ep. 203: Is Your Thirst for God Still Quenched? — Devotion
Devotion on Relationship with God, Christian Living, Renewal, Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm 63:1. 1 page. As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God (Psalm 42:1-2). O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water (Psalm 63:1). These words shine a spotlight directly on the need we all have to have our thirst quenched by God. The general act...
Aug 02, 2023•5 min•Ep. 203
Ep. 202: All in God’s Timing — Devotion
Devotion on Fertility, God's Timing, Isaiah 55:8–9. 1 page. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8–9). When you think you’re ready for children, it’s hard to wait. Download the printable PDF of this devotion All in God's Timing by DCE Jessica Blocker, Luverne, Minnesota Published by Lutheran Women’s Missionary Leagu...
Jul 26, 2023•4 min•Ep. 202
Ep. 201: Green Pastures — Devotion
Devotion on Relationship with God, Jesus the Good Shepherd, Psalm 103:15-17a. 1 page. As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him (Psalm 103:15-17a). No matter where we live, our lives experience times of spiritual “drought,” times when we grow weary of pulling the “weeds” that the world, the de...
Jul 19, 2023•5 min•Ep. 201
Ep. 200: Change —Special 200th Episode
Today we hit a milestone with the 200th episode of the On The Go podcast hosted by President Eden Keefe and her daughter, Alli Bauck. They share a little history about the podcast and a new devotion titled " Change " by Mary Smith.
Jul 12, 2023•9 min•Ep. 200
Ep. 199: Follow the Leader — Devotion
Devotion on Leadership, John 10:17-18. 2 pages. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father (John 10:17-18). Do you remember playing the childhood game, “Follow the Leader”? One person was chosen to lead and all others had to follow the example set by that person. The leader exerted great influence on the be...
Jul 05, 2023•7 min•Ep. 199
Ep. 198: Sent to the Nations — Devotion
Sent to the Nations, written by Gregory S. Walton, Woodstock, Georgia Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved. lwml.org
Jun 28, 2023•9 min•Ep. 199
ENCORE: Ep. 105: The Cadillac Kid — Devotion
Devotion on Relationship with God, Christian Living, Personal Spirituality, Luke 6:41-42. 1 page. “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye” (Lu...
Jun 21, 2023•6 min•Ep. 198
Ep. 197 Joyful Celebration — Devotion
Devotion on Sharing the Gospel, Missions, Joy in the Journey, Psalm 118:24. 1 page. This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24). The first Bible to be translated into an indigenous language in Australia was the Kriol Bible. Their dedication ceremony was in May 2007. Cameron Townsend, founder of Wycliffe Bible Translators, first thought of going to Australia to translate the Bible into indigenous languages back in the 1940s. What better cause for celebr...
Jun 14, 2023•6 min•Ep. 197
Ep. 196: Outfitted for Service — Devotion
Devotion on Service, Christian Living, Colossians 3:12. 1 page. Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience … (Colossians 3:12). Have you ever stood and looked in your closet and couldn’t decide what to wear? You look at all the clothes hanging there and nothing seems right for the day ahead. The perfect outfit just isn’t there! Isn’t it good to know that our heavenly Father has already selected the perfect outfit for us a...
Jun 07, 2023•5 min•Ep. 196
Ep. 195: Finding Peace in Troubling Times — Devotion
Devotion on Comfort and Hope, Trust, Matthew 6:33. 2 pages. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added you (Matthew 6:33). A lack of trust often presents itself as worry, fear, anxiety, discouragement, or a constant desire to fix things our own way. Have you found yourself in a similar situation? Download the printable PDF of this devotion. Finding Peace in Troubling Times Finding Peace in Troubling Times by Elizabeth Giertz, Harker Heights, Texas...
Jun 01, 2023•10 min•Ep. 195
Ep. 194: Answered Prayer — Devotion
Answered Prayer was written by Linda Guteres, Christian Living Editor, Lutheran Women's Quarterly, and appeared in the Lutheran Women's Quarterly. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28–30).
May 24, 2023•7 min•Ep. 194
Ep. 193: Then Why? — Devotion
Devotion on Christian Living, Romans 8:28a. 2 pages. An inspirational thought excerpted from Alma Kern's book, You Are Special. Did you ever wonder: since I’m God’s child and He loves me dearly, then why did He let this happen to me? To the one I love? Why does He allow suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? Download the PDF of this devotion Then Why? “Then Why?” You Are Special, written by Alma Kern Copyright © 1985, revised 2022 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reser...
May 17, 2023•4 min•Ep. 193
Ep. 192: Small Talk — Devotion
Small Talk is written by Rev. Matthew Wood, Medan, Indonesia Rev. Matthew and Kali Wood serve on behalf of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod in Indonesia. Rev. Wood works closely with the Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church in translation projects and helping to train pastors and lay leaders.
May 10, 2023•8 min•Ep. 192
Ep. 191: One Simple Step
One Simple Step, written by Linda Guteres, Christian Living Editor of the Lutheran Women's Quarterly (LWQ), was originally published in the Spring 2022 edition of the LWQ.
May 03, 2023•7 min•Ep. 191
Ep. 190: Open Your Life to God — Devotion
Open Your Life to God — Devotion Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16). “Open Your Life to God,” You Are Special, written by Alma Kern Copyright © 1985, revised 2022 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.
Apr 26, 2023•5 min•Ep. 190
ENCORE: Ep. 98: Love Like That — I Love To Tell The Story
This podcast was previously posted on July 7, 2021. This episode of I Love to Tell the Story entitled Love Like That was submitted from the LWML North Wisconsin District. You can read this account at https://www.lwml.org/posts/tell-the-story/love-like-that . Read more I Love to Tell the Story accounts at www.lwml.org/tell-the-story . We would love to hear YOUR story! Please send your story to the LWML Vice President of Gospel Outreach at www.lwml.org/contact-us ....
Apr 19, 2023•7 min•Ep. 98
Ep. 189: A Tale of Two Sisters — Devotion
We would love to hear YOUR stories! Please send them to the Vice President of Gospel Outreach here. Thanks from the Gospel Outreach Committee! View more of I Love to Tell the Story A Tale of Two Sisters is written by Candy Habich, Mid-South District
Apr 12, 2023•7 min•Ep. 189
Ep. 188: Foot Washers —Devotion
Devotion on Caregiving, Lent, John 13:14. 1 page. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. (John 13:14). Jesus was a teacher extraordinaire! Not only did He explain with words, but He also used examples easily understood by common people. Jesus taught His disciples, including you and me, humility and love when He knelt down and washed the disciples’ feet. Download the printable PDF of this devotion Foot Washers Foot Washers by Linda Bail...
Apr 05, 2023•5 min•Ep. 188
Ep. 187: Always the Cross — Devotion
Devotion on Family Life, Galatians 6:14, Proverbs 22:6. 1 page. But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world (Galatians 6:14). This devotion talks about children in church and the theme of focusing on the cross. Download the printable PDF of this devotion Always the Cross Always the Cross by Terri Bentley, Garden Valley, ID Published by Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 2014...
Mar 29, 2023•5 min•Ep. 187
Ep. 186: Let God Use You — Devotion
Devotion on Service, Ephesians 2:10. A devotion excerpted from Alma Kern's book, You Are Special. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10). This morning I had prayed my day would be worthwhile in God’s sight. This incident must have been part of God’s plan. He used me to answer my neighbor’s prayer. Download the PDF of this devotion Let God Use You “Let God Use You,” You Are Special, written by...
Mar 22, 2023•4 min•Ep. 186
Ep. 185: Love’s Atoning Sacrifice — Devotion
Devotion on Lent, God's Love, Relationship with God, 1 John 4:10. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 John 4:10 NIV). Last month, the stores were filled with red and pink. … But now it’s March, and where have all the valentines gone? The sugar rush has long since faded, and even some relationships of February may not have lasted longer than the beautiful bouquets. For a holiday that boasts so much about love, it often...
Mar 16, 2023•6 min•Ep. 185
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