Devotions

The daily devotions are on hold as we transition to a new Book of Faith coordinator.

You and your community of faith are invited to join with congregations, mission and ministry centers, and over 130,000 baptized in conversation with the Word and one another.

These downloadable, print ready, devotional pages are based upon the Revised Common Lectionary texts, and are written by people you know – the lay leaders and pastors of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod. We hope every congregation will find creative ways to be engaged in the Word, so that together we might grow in fluency in the first language of faith, the Scriptures.

Use them for:

  • Bible conversations at circle meetings, youth events, text studies, or at a new gathering started in your community to grow in God’s grace and calling.
  • As an opening for council or other meetings in your congregation.
  • To enhance your worship experience as you anticipate the following Sunday.
  • Family conversations.
  • Online discussion using the social network platform at bookoffaith.ning.com.
  • For personal devotion and edification in the Word.

If you would like to author one of these, contact a Book of Faith Task Force Member, or contact Rev. Jay Dahlvang at jtdahlvang@hotmail.com

Book of Faith Devotions – April 18-23, 2011

Download the PDF Monday, April 18 John 12:1-11 A worker bee, a worshipper, a hypocrite, a band of followers, a teacher, and a large crowd of uninvited guests all of Lazarus who had been raised from the dead. For most … Continue reading →

Book of Faith Devotions – April 11-16, 2011

Download the PDF Monday, April 11 Matthew 21:1-11 The triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem—this is how we like to see Christ. He’s worshipped and honored. Merely days later he is crucified. The crucifixion story is hard to read, let … Continue reading →

Book of Faith Devotions – March 28-April 2, 2011

Download the PDF Monday, March 28 John 1:1-9 The prologue to John’s gospel is the beginning of our salvation, arriving in the one who is light and life. John testifies to the light. In writing, or with others, share your … Continue reading →

Book of Faith Devotions – March 21-26, 2011

Download the PDF Monday, March 21 Colossians 1:15-23 It is amazing that God humbled himself to the point of coming for us in Jesus. Let us hold fast to him. Tuesday, March 22 John 4:1-6 Important things seem to happen … Continue reading →

Book of Faith Devotions – March 14-19, 2011

Download the PDF Monday, March 14 Romans 3:21-31 We uphold the law of Moses, and at the same time we know that Christ is the one who has the final word to say regarding our sin. It is our faith … Continue reading →

Book of Faith Devotions – March 7-12, 2011

Download the PDF Monday, March 7 Psalm 51:1-17 The author of this Psalm longs to be forgiven and restored. As we near the beginning of Lent, how are you preparing for a new and right spirit within? Tuesday, March 8 … Continue reading →

Book of Faith Devotions – February 28-March 5, 2011

Download the PDF Monday, February 28 Mark 9:9-13 Setting the scene for Transfiguration – The location: a mountain. The characters: Jesus, Moses, Elijah, Peter, James, John. The lighting: set to dazzling glory. What has been a mountaintop experience for you? … Continue reading →