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ONE FAITH: Family Devotions for the Week of September 20, 2026
THEME: Rooted in Christ through Worship by Pastor Shaun Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! (Psalm 95:1 ESV) DEVOTION: Worship is not an indifferent matter. When we hear, believe, and confess the truth about God, and receive His gifts in Word and Sacrament, we are formed in faith and ROOTED in CHRIST. Prosper of Aquitaine, a 5th Century lay-theologian, acknowledged this when he first composed the…
Chapel for September 16, 2026
2 Peter 1:16-21 (Christ’s Glory and the Prophetic Word) 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy…
Chapel for September 15, 2026
Matthew 16:21-28 21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord![e] This shall never happen to you.” 23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance[f] to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of…
Chapel for September 14, 2026
Matthew 16:13–20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And…
ONE FAITH: Family Devotions for the Week of September 13, 2026
Rooted in Christ :: Not Carried Away by Pastor Shaun “…take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. (2 Peter 3:17-18 ESV) DEVOTION: Being ROOTED in CHRIST means we grow in God’s grace. Can you imagine a healthy plant that…
ONE FAITH: Family Devotions for the Week of September 6, 2026
THEME: Rooted in Christ :: Daily Bread by Pastor Shaun “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 ESV) DEVOTION: At Faith Lutheran we are ROOTED in CHRIST! Being ROOTED in CHRIST means that we have God’s Word in our hearts and our minds and we gladly hear and learn it each day. And this abiding presence of God’s Word gives us strength, stability,…
ONE FAITH: Family Devotions for the Week of August 30, 2026
THEME: Rooted in Christ :: Listening to God by Pastor Shaun 10 And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.” 1 Samuel 3:10 ESV DEVOTION: Being Rooted in Christ means that we hold God’s Word “sacred and gladly hear and learn it.” (Luther’s Small Catechism, Explanation of the 3rd Commandment). Isn’t it amazing that God’s Word is readily available to us? In our blessed lives, God is constantly speaking to…
ONE FAITH: Family Devotions for the Week of August 23, 2026
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 ESV DEVOTION: At Faith Lutheran we are ROOTED in CHRIST. But what does it mean to be “ROOTED?” The root system of a plant or tree gives it stability. If the roots sink down into good soil, the plant is apt to thrive, but in rocky soil, there’s little for the plant to actually hold…
ONE FAITH: Family Devotions for the Week of August 16, 2026
“The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 ESV DEVOTION: THEME: Rooted in Christ – The Word is a Sword At Faith Lutheran we are ROOTED in CHRIST. Each morning at Chapel, the students at Faith Lutheran School recite memory verses and portion of the Catechism. We do this because…
ONE FAITH: Family Devotions for the Week of August 9, 2026
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7 ESV DEVOTION: THEME: Rooted in Christ Imagine a great, majestic tree with wide, sprawling branches and lush leaves. Did you know that the Bible uses this very image to describe you, dear child of God? In Psalm 1, we read that the one who delights in God…