Zion Lutheran Mondovi

Today we consider the short and sublime season of Ascensiontide.

We're rebooting our podcast. Here's a preparation for Sunday drawn from Isaiah 40:21 and a confessional reflection in The Brotherhood Prayer Book.

How should I think about my neighbor's welfare? Who is my neighbor? What are my obligations to others? Jesus redefines these questions in terms of his life as the Good Sameritan.  Art credit: 'Good Samaritan' by Annie Henrie Nader. pinterest.com/pin/24066179244305442

Christ is Ringing the Chimes of Freedom 

Today we make our resolution to firmly follow Christ and trust His promises this New Year 2022. 

Even though Pastor Muhlenberg is rarely remembered, his work continues to impact us in positive ways. This is his story. 

Time and again in the Gospel, Jesus hears and responds to folks' prayers on behalf of others. Who do we need to pray for today? The Good Shepherd will answer. 

A Meditation for this Week based on 1 Sam 3:9 and John 1:43-51

In 1967 Martin Seligman initiated the field of research on learned helplessness. This can develop in childhood or adulthood as a response to enduring negative effects: neglect, abuse, famine, war, unjust imprisonment, chronic illness, etc.  10 months into this pandemic we are seeing the negative effects of felt helplessness in ourselves and society.  When the people of Israel felt powerless over the situation of their sin and suffering, God sent us Jeremiah.  Today Jeremiah (select verses from chapter 31) teaches us hope in the Messiah Jesus

Here's a devotion for this weekend. Let us pray the Lord send workers from his church, like St. Luke, who will minister to the needs of body and soul

Here's an illustration of the lengths we go to get revenge.  We also hear about great measures Christ took to tear down our spite houses. 

Old Wine is Good -- The Wine of the New Testament is far Better (Luke 5:17-39)

Here's a reflection for today based on 1 John 3:16-20. We also learn the instructive story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis.

Here's some reflections from ancient writers on God's time and grace  Psalm 86:11-17 Luke 7:31-35

A meditation on Luke 5:1-16

A Meditation on Luke 4 for April 21

Here's the Word of the Lord to give us endurance and confidence for the days ahead. Hebrews 11:32-39

Daily Prayer from Psalm 22

Strength for today and hope for tomorrow from Lamenations 3 and Thomas Chisholm's hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness"

Daily Prayer for Holy Tuesday