Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do […]

Download Life Guide Dear fellow children of God; While the story of the feeding of the 5000 is one of Jesus’ more famous miracles, it probably doesn’t have the wow factor of some of his other miracles, like calming the storm or walking on water or the raising of Lazarus. Add to this the fact […]

Download Life Guide Dear fellow children of God, Volumes 42 & 43 of Luther’s Works are titled “Devotional Writings.”  There are some overarching themes in the 21 mediations we find in these two volumes: Luther frequently focuses on the blessings found in the Lord’s Supper. 5 of the devotions have prayer as their main topic.  […]