Personal Devotions and Bible Reading Resources
Below are some great resources to begin or strengthen your time with God in His Word. Choose one or more. If you need help, especially with the technical aspects of digital resources, please contact us at discipleship@stlucaslcms.org.
Note: To subscribe to a podcast, go to one of the platforms below and search for the podcast by name. Most Podcasts are available on these platforms:
DAILY DEVOTIONS
- Portals of Prayer – Concordia Publishing
- This is the traditional, printed daily devotion for many at St. Lucas. Copies are available at church. There is also a PoP App for smart phones, subscription fees will apply, however.
- LHM Daily Devotions Podcast – LHM.org
- An excellent 5 minute Daily Devotion from Lutheran Hour Ministries. Also available online at Daily Devotions
- LWML Mustard Seed Daily Devotions – LWML.org
- A daily email devotion, signup at StayInTouch. Or go online to Mustard Seed Devotion
BIBLE READING PLANS
- Daily Reading Plan – LCMS
- The Synod offers a three-year reading plan here.
- ESV: Every Day in the Word Podcast – Crossway
- This is an audio reading plan of the Bible (about 15 minutes) each day. It includes a reading from the Old and New Testaments. Starting in Genesis and Matthew, the readings continue sequentially. Listen on your commute or while you exercise! Available at the Google Play and Apple iTunes Stores
- Living Water: Experience Scripture – LBT.org
- Brand new from Lutheran Bible Translators, this podcast sings the words of the Bible with moving accompaniment. Engaging with God’s Word should never be a burden. That’s why LBT was thrilled to release Living Water this January! Subscribe to receive free access to the Gospels of Matthew and Mark and subsequent books of the New Testament (ESV) as they are released.
GROUP STUDIES at St. Lucas
Adults – Our congregation offers in-person or online Bible studies at different days and times to fit your schedule. Open to all! Find out more here. Don’t forget about Group Discussions connected to this initiative.
Children and Youth – Bring your children and invite friends to Sunday School (Age 3 – Grade 6) and The Faith for Life (Grade 7 +) Sundays at 9:15 a.m.
OTHER PODCASTS AND PERIODICALS
- The Lutheran Hour Podcast – LHM.org
- A great weekly (Saturday) 30-minute Christ-centered message from The Lutheran Hour as heard on the radio. Also available as a podcast from Google Play or Apple Podcasts.
- Speaking of Jesus Podcast – LHM.org
- Hear real people having a real conversation about life, Jesus, and what He means to them. To access the podcast and additional show resources visit online at Speaking of Jesus.
Lutheran Witness – The Lutheran Witness is a printed magazine with online content that seeks to help you interpret the world from a Lutheran perspective.
Lutherans Engage the World – is a quarterly publication of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod with online content that engages the Church in the work of witness and mercy across the globe.