Isaiah 40 - Julie Gundersen
August 27, 2020
Julie Gundersen, Bethel's Parish Nurse, shares Isaiah 40:26 with us today, reminding us how precious each of us are in God's sight. God not only created each star, but has also given them names. How much more valuable are you in his sight than the stars? He created you and sent Jesus to die for you!
Romans 10:15 - Pastor Ed Monson
August 25, 2020
Pastor Ed just recently had surgery on one of his eyes. During the healing process, he had to keep his head down and had a lot of time to stare at his feet. Romans 10:15 reminds us that our feet are important to God’s Mission to share the Gospel with the world! Have you thought about your feet? How will God use you to tell someone about Jesus?
Joshua 6 - Kate Haus
August 20, 2020
Kate Haus shares from Joshua 6 and Proverbs 16, recognizing that we live in a tension between hustling to do the work that God has called us to do, while resting and trusting that God will complete his work that he's promised to do. Let's embrace that tension during this time of uncertainty!
Ecclesiastes 3 - Pastor Rich Iverson
August 19, 2020
Pastor Rich shares from Ecclesiastes 3, encouraging us to take God's timing seriously. During this uncertain and chaotic time that we're in, it's difficult to know what to do and when to do it. Thankfully, we can ask God for help and he gives wisdom to those who ask for it.
Luke 15 - Erika Lundberg
August 11, 2020
Erika shares from Luke 15, reminding us of God's unconditional, eternal love. Verse 20 reads, “http://...his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” May we rejoice and rest in this good news of the Gospel!
1 Corinthians 15 - Pastor Kevin Foss
August 7, 2020
Pastor Kevin shares about God's Grace from 1 Corinthians 15. We're all trophies of God's grace! Each of us can look back on our own lives and see God's grace at work, and may we all recognize that our strength is not enough, and see our need for God's grace each and every day.
Psalm 147 (and others) - Pastor Dave Foss
July 30, 2020
Pastor Dave wrestles with Governor Newsom (California) telling churches that they may not chant and may not sing during worship. So, what do we do with this news? First of all, pray for the Church in California. How would you respond? While we are subject to governing authorities, we are ultimately under God's authority through his Word. Psalm 147 says, "Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!" Want to RECEIVE THESE DEVOTIONALS BY EMAIL? Go to: http://eepurl.com/gws-8z Share prayer requests: https://bethellutheran.church/prayer-request
Psalm 103 - Dr. Brad Pribbenow
July 28, 2020
Professor Brad Pribbenow, Worship Pastor at Bethel Battle Lake, shares some thoughts from Psalm 103. God heals, forgives, redeems, and crowns us with love and mercy so that our “youth can be renewed like the eagles.” An eagle renews its feathers each year. We are renewed DAILY because of God's love for us through Jesus. Praise God!
Luke 24 - Tim Mathiesen
July 23, 2020
Tim Mathiesen, Director of Communication & Connection, shares Jesus' words from the end of the Gospel of Luke (Ch. 24). These words include the Gospel message, the Great Commission, and God's promise of his power through the Holy Spirit. How can we be God's Church, bringing this message to our neighbors in such chaotic and uncertain times? God will give us the words, the love, and the boldness to proclaim this Good News!
Ephesians 1 - Pastor Rich Iverson
July 14, 2020
Pastor Rich shares from Ephesians 1, reminding us that our head and heart are meant to be connected. The knowledge in our head isn't enough to really know God. Knowing God and having a relationship with Jesus comes through the Holy Spirit's work in our heart to help us understand with both our head and our heart.
Hebrews 12 - Jenny Mathiesen
July 7, 2020
Jenny Mathiesen, Director of Children's Ministries, shares some words that popped out at her from Hebrews 12:1-3. Persevere, Pioneer and Perfecter. God is the pioneer and perfected of our faith, not us. And because of all that he is doing in and through us, we have the strength and ability to persevere. Praise God!