The Gospel for today comes from Luke 18:1-8. Our devotional reading today is adapted from the Concordia Commentary Luke 9:51–24:53 by Arthur A. Just Jr. myc.ph/33LPiCx

Today we celebrate Dorcas (also known as Tabitha), Lydia, and Phoebe, the faithful women of the Bible. Dorcas and Lydia we meet in Acts. Phoebe we learn about in Romans as the woman who delivered Paul’s letters. myc.ph/2NdpR6p

Discover insights to sixteenth-century education that are of more than passing interest and seem strangely applicable to the present educational environment. myc.ph/33ZHAVC

Today, we remember influential hymnwriters Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann, and Paul Gerhardt. Our devotional reading about Paul Gerhardt is adapted from Paul Gerhardt as a Hymn Writer and his Influence on English Hymnody by Theodore Brown Hewitt. myc.ph/31JJvvG

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude. Our Gospel for the day comes from John 15:12–21, and our devotional reading comes from Luther’s Works: volume 24, a collection of sermons on the Gospel of John. myc.ph/2JmIXph

Today, we celebrate the Feast of All Saints, taking our devotion from A Year in the New Testament. myc.ph/31Sm43H

Volume 2 of the Concordia Commentary on Mark opens with the first public confession of the identity of Jesus by His followers, a confession that seems to show greater insight than exhibited by those followers heretofore. myc.ph/32lsbO3

Today in the church year, we remember Johann von Staupitz, Luther’s Father Confessor. Our reading comes from "Sincerely Luther" by Neal E. Snider. myc.ph/2NPgtpN

Today, we celebrate Martin Chemnitz’s life. Our devotional reading is adapted from his writing on the Lord’s Supper in Chemnitz’s Works, Volume 5. myc.ph/2WP37Oh

In our devotion today, we read about the decision by Martin of Tours to become a monk, becoming “Christ’s soldier.” myc.ph/2pT3CLf

"I hope in the Lord that I have helped my readers both to understand Matthew’s account of Jesus’ ministry and to rejoice in the Messiah, the Son of God, who came to save his people and all people from their sins (Mt 1:21)." myc.ph/2RQv7NL

"When the child, without realizing how weak he is, makes energetic efforts to carry out the order, the father lends a hand and praises the zeal and strength of his son, in order that the boy may gradually be aroused and accustomed to obedience and..." myc.ph/2AX812t

Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Andrew, brother of Simon Peter, called by Jesus into discipleship. myc.ph/2OzqjNT

In Jesus: A Study of the Words of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John follow the Prince of Peace from the eternal existence of the Son of God to His glorious resurrection and ascension. myc.ph/2sIxgo5

Start reading Without Flesh by downloading a free sample of @Jonathan McAdam Fisk's newest title. myc.ph/2uU8dii

Lord, let me be strong in the faith such as Timothy, learning from those around me and helping others to strengthen their trust in our Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ name, Amen. myc.ph/37h1ltS by Concordia Publishing House

Wondering about predestination? Read C.F.W. Walther's words on the topic and how we as Christians are elected to be saved. myc.ph/2RXlEpO

After Paul’s first mission, he and Barnabas traveled to Jerusalem to speak on an issue that had been plaguing their converts. Would Gentiles, those who had not been converts to Judaism, have to be circumcised and uphold the Law of Moses be Christians? myc.ph/2SaTDMP

This Easter, stay connected with family, friends, and the Church, even when isolated from them. myc.ph/2Rsnj7j

Hymns span centuries and connect Christians from various times and places. Experience the breadth and depth of the hymns throughout One and All Rejoice with our interactive timeline. myc.ph/2T15DjT