Do you remember back to the end of 2019 or maybe even early 2020. It seemed like there is a number of different organizations that wanted to come out with a theme for the coming year. That theme was quite often 20/20 vision. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://w...
Dec 28, 2020•5 min
Somebody hands you a beautiful gift. You open it up to see the perfect present. Just what you wanted, but then you notice on top there's a slip of paper. You look at it and it says: "Invoice for $50. Payable within seven days." If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https:...
Dec 25, 2020•2 min
Luke Chapter 2 verses 1 through 20. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peace_devotions/ Email List: https://peacedevotions.com/emai...
Dec 24, 2020•2 min
Fear. Uncertainty. Sorrow. What turmoil of emotions the women must have been feeling as they rush to Jesus' tomb in the early hours before dawn. 🌅 But the message they receive is a miraculous comfort: "Do not be afraid! Jesus is not here. He has risen!" ✝️ If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peace...
Dec 23, 2020•3 min
Lutheran pastors like to talk about Jesus. Even at funerals, they make Jesus the focus of attention. Why? Pastor Matt Moldstad explains the importance of this and how Jesus can dry our tears, even in the face of death. Do you know someone dealing with death? Share the comfort of Jesus with them today. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Matthew Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encoura...
Dec 22, 2020•2 min
This Christmas unwrap Jesus. Maybe it's been a long time since you have read the Bible. Maybe you've never read it. Read what God did in the sending of his Son as a great gift to forgive all of your sins. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Tim Hartwig. Pastor Hartwig currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on so...
Dec 21, 2020•4 min
Are all religions the same? 🤔Is one religion better than another? What makes Christianity different? Answers: No. Yes. And Pastor Matt Moldstad answers the last question in today's video. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Matthew Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media...
Dec 18, 2020•2 min
He didn't condemn you. He didn't throw you aside. He sent Jesus. So that you can be freely forgiven. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Tim Hartwig. Pastor Hartwig currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouT...
Dec 17, 2020•3 min
"Save yourself, and us!" These are the words yelled at Jesus by one of the criminals being crucified alongside him. Join us for a message of peace and forgiveness as Pastor Matt Moldstad shows us how Jesus was indeed saving the people around him, even as he was crucified. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Matthew Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry...
Dec 16, 2020•2 min
What makes a sermon great? Today Pastor Kyle Madson shares the most important criteria for knowing if a sermon is great. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Kyle Madson. Pastor Madson currently serves at Norseland Lutheran Church, and Norwegian Grove Lutheran Church in rural St. Peter, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Dec 15, 2020•3 min
I have so much to do today, I don't have time to pray. Have you ever caught yourself thinking that way? So hectic, so busy, so much to do, so much pressure, I just don't have time to sit down and pray. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Tim Hartwig. Pastor Hartwig currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on socia...
Dec 14, 2020•4 min
Was it irony that the sign above Jesus' head read "King of the Jews" or was it divine providence? Today Pastor Matt Moldstad tells us how Pilate is an unexpected prophet of the Passion. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Matthew Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: F...
Dec 11, 2020•2 min
I encourage parents, not just want their child to be baptized, which is certainly a good thing, but to also have the same motivation to teach them everything in God's Word. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Matthew Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: http...
Dec 10, 2020•3 min
Did Jesus NEED to die? Couldn't God come up with any other option to forgive sins? Pastor Tim Hartwig has the answers today. Join us for a Maundy Thursday message of love and forgiveness. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Tim Hartwig. Pastor Hartwig currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Faceb...
Dec 09, 2020•2 min
How good are you at resisting temptation? This Holy Week we join Pastor Tim Hartwig in thinking about temptations we have faced and remembering that Jesus has won the victory over sin. It doesn't depend on us. Thanks be to God! Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Tim Hartwig. Pastor Hartwig currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donat...
Dec 08, 2020•3 min
Are you familiar with the Grinch who stole Christmas? Today we consider the true source of Christmas Joy. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Matthew Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotion...
Dec 07, 2020•4 min
What's trending? Who is Jesus? Today Pastor Kyle Madson talks about the Christian Creeds in our continuing series on church liturgy. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Kyle Madson. Pastor Madson currently serves at Norseland Lutheran Church, and Norwegian Grove Lutheran Church in rural St. Peter, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://...
Dec 04, 2020•2 min
They say Santa only gives gifts to people who are good. But that is the exact opposite of what Christmas is all about. Christmas is about God's gift to people who've been bad. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Matthew Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: h...
Dec 03, 2020•3 min
Is church practical? Is it useful? How does church serve us or benefit us? Today Pastor Kyle Madson explains the purpose and the practicality of the Bible readings found in church liturgy. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46g...
Dec 02, 2020•3 min
Is church too crowded for Jesus? Why do you go to church? Why should you go to church? What's in it for you? Today Pastor Tim Hartwig answers questions about church. Do you have questions about church? Let us know in the comments and we'll answer them in a future video. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Tim Hartwig. Pastor Hartwig currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You ca...
Dec 01, 2020•2 min
Where has all the good news gone? Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Tim Hartwig. Pastor Hartwig currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitt...
Nov 30, 2020•4 min
The President rides in a limo. Royalty is often pictured riding majestic horses. Yet, Jesus rode on a donkey. As we reflect on the events of Palm Sunday Pastor Tim Hartwig tells us about the significance behind Jesus' mode of transportation. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ Y...
Nov 27, 2020•2 min
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we thank God for all of the blessings he's showered upon us. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Tim Hartwig. Pastor Hartwig currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://w...
Nov 26, 2020•4 min
Is church too crowded for Jesus? Why do you go to church? Why should you go to church? What's in it for you? Today Pastor Tim Hartwig answers questions about church. Do you have questions about church? Let us know in the comments and we'll answer them in a future video. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: ...
Nov 25, 2020•2 min
"Hail, King of the Jews." The Roman soldiers spoke the truth, though they didn't realize it. This lenten season we're considering "Unexpected Prophets of the Passion" with Pastor Matt Moldstad, join us as we spend a few minutes reflecting on the passion of our King: Jesus. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Websit...
Nov 24, 2020•3 min
Who Christ is really matters for us. It makes an eternal difference for us. Your Lord does not want you or me to be duped into believing the wrong thing about him. And about who he really is. Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Don Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Fa...
Nov 23, 2020•5 min
How much are you worth to God? $10? 💰 10 million dollars? Are you worth buying back at all? Are you worth dying for? Would God die for you? Pastor Tim Hartwig knows your ransom price. He knows exactly how much God paid for you. ✝️ If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: ht...
Nov 20, 2020•2 min
Are you a do it yourselfer? Some things you can DIY. But what about religion? Today's devotion is provided by Pastor Matthew Moldstad. Pastor Moldstad currently serves at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www....
Nov 19, 2020•5 min
In our church services we sometimes say a prayer called the Collect. Have you ever wondered why it's named that? Today Pastor Kyle Madson helps us understand this important prayer. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT...
Nov 18, 2020•2 min
How do you greet your friends? Do you say "The Lord be with you?" Today, as we continue our series on church liturgy with Pastor Kyle Madson, we see Jesus' promise to us, that he will be with us always. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Nov 17, 2020•2 min
