For centuries, Christians have observed Lent as a season of drawing near to God, refocusing and rededicating their lives to the Holy One. This free daily devotional from Luther Seminary can help enrich your Lenten experience. (Photo: Public Domain)
Faithfulness is our response to Jesus’ glory
RCL reflection for Tranfiguration Sunday, Year A. February 15, 2026. After witnessing — experiencing — the full glory of Jesus, how are we to live? We are entrusted with revelation that draws into faithfulness marked by deep humility, reverence and listening. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Duane Mendes, via Pexels)
If money won’t make you happy, what will?
Lots of people dream of winning the lottery, but wisdom tells us money alone won’t buy happiness. Learning how the brain processes emotions surrounding desire is one way to help free you from the money trap and find happiness. CNBC explains.
21 simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint
The average person today produces 11 times more carbon emissions than someone in 1961. What can we do? Reducing your carbon footprint starts with the choices you make every day. Green Citizen reports. (Image: Creative Commons)
Generosity in a new world: Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Young adults live in a world where trust in institutions is low, economic precarity is a reality, and social connection through networks rather than institutions. The Lake Institute explores generosity with Gen Z and Gen Alpha. (Photo: Pexels)
Salt, light, and the courage to practice justice
Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. February 8, 2026. This week’s lessons are sure to shake us up and get us moving. God calls us to a faith that engages, confronts and works to ease the burdens of our neighbors. The Rev. Matthew D. O’Rear explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
True generosity comes from joy
God’s people give for all sorts of reasons, but bone-deep generosity has nothing to do with means and everything to do with desire, says Peter Marty in this essay from The Christian Century. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
Happy birthday, Dietrich! Bonhoeffer’s 120th
He was a Lutheran pastor, a theologian, an anti-Nazi spy and resister executed for his anti-Hitler activities. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born Feb. 4, 1906. At age 39 he was executed. Honor him by learning and teaching his inspiring story. (Image: Creative Commons)
Is our tap water safe and healthy to drink?
Fresh water, available at the twist of a faucet handle, is a blessing of modern living. We use it to clean our clothes, our dishes and our bodies. But is it safe to drink? And how can we be sure? The Cleveland Clinic discusses the issues involved. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The ‘be attitudes’ for living
RCL reflection, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. February 1, 2026. Two Scriptural gems in this week’s Lections help us understand what it means to steward our lives according to God’s plans. Micah 6:1-8 and Jesus’s Beatitudes bring crystal clarity to our deepest questioning. The Rev. Rob Blezard explores. (Image: Creative Commons)
