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Today's Devotion
Fulfilling the Law
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who...
Fulfilling the Law
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, …. For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the Law. For the Commandments … are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the Law. (Romans 13:1-3, 6-10)
Today's Devotion
Fulfilling the Law
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who...
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Kirkwood, MO (Hopeful Conversations with not-yet Christians)
Empowering Connections Through Spiritual Conversations
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Tour Options Now Available for the 2027 Rose Parade
Many people say attending the annual Rose Parade on New Year’s Day is a “bucket list” item for them. Cross this item off your list and make plans to be in Pasadena, California, for the 2027 parade by joining a tour group through Luther Tours. The two parade tours offer a fun-filled week with an opportunity to see firsthand how the beautiful and meaningful floats are designed, constructed, and decorated for the annual parade.
Empowering Connections Through Spiritual Conversations
A recent gathering at Redeemer Lutheran Church and Preschool in Salem, Oregon, shows how faith conversations can help build relationships and empower Christians to be a hopeful presence with their family, friends, and neighbors.
Tour Options Now Available for the 2027 Rose Parade
Many people say attending the annual Rose Parade on New Year’s Day is a “bucket list” item for them. Cross this item off your list and make plans to be in Pasadena, California, for the 2027 parade by joining a tour group through Luther Tours. The two parade tours offer a fun-filled week with an opportunity to see firsthand how the beautiful and meaningful floats are designed, constructed, and decorated for the annual parade.