St. John’s Media Specialist, Jan Sleight, provides today’s JOYFUL presentation highlighting Psalm 118: 24.  Just like a great song, you may not know the words by the title, but when you hear the words you’ll recognize it.  So listen in as yours truly takes a turn at being in front of the camera … (gotta say I’m more comfortable behind the scenes)…

St. John’s Family Life Director, Anna Kruger, speaks to us about “healthy snacks”.  Oreos or spinach – what are you eating these days?  And she reminds us to indulge in things that are good for our heart – both physically and spiritually! She reads to us from Ephesians 6 about the armor of God.  Our SJL cheerleaders know parts of the armor…

Today’s devotion from Principal Brad Massey comes from his flower bed and the wonders of spring!  He references Luke 12: 27 where Jesus spoke to the disciples and referenced a spring bloom – do you remember which one?  Listen as he reminds us God is always here taking care of us and providing for all our needs.

For today’s devotion, we are blessed to hear Susannah Parsons sing a familiar hymn, Be Still My Soul, LSB 752.  As you listen to her beautiful voice in the link at the bottom of the page, read along with these powerful words which reference Psalm 46:10.     Be Still, My Soul Katharina A. von Schlegel, pub.1752 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on…

Karen Kempin shares a devotion from her car – and is wearing her “out-in-public face mask” in the video.  While this is protocol for now, she relates these masks to our relationship with God?  Listen and ponder the question “are you wearing a mask all the time?” …  

Pastor Kempin provides today’s devotion and shares the benefits of technology during this time of “stay home”, but also challenges us to think about the possibilities to augment our spiritual and personal lives even after we return to “normal”.  Could this virus have changed our lives forever???  

Kris Zastrow returns to our screens today with a smoking hot devotion from his backyard – and “smell-a-vision” that will make you hungry!  Can you guess what he is doing?  Watch & listen to see if you were right, and gain some Biblical historical knowledge too!    

Anna Kruger shares with us how one of her greatest strengths – organization and planning, has now brought her anxiety and stress in these uncertain times.  But she shares some perfect Bible verses that address this “planning” feature in many of us and reminds us that “GOD IS IN CONTROL”.  Thank you Anna for this timely reminder …

Pastor Parsons shares the devotion for Wed, April 22 from his copy of “Portals of Prayer”.  Many of you use this for your personal daily devotional – but do not have the newest version for April-May-June 2020.  St. John’s has developed a plan to get this to you … listen to the devotion below and then locate the home page slider called…

Pastor Kempin gives us a glimpse of the flowers and trees at St. John’s during today’s devotion.   There are a few buds emerging on the trees right by the sanctuary door and it will be in full bloom soon!  And his message is from Galatians about cultivating  the “Fruits of the Spirit” – do you remember the verse?  How many “Fruits” can…