Ashes have been a sign of mourning and repentance since the time of the Old Testament. Covering oneself in sackcloth and ashes was a way to show sorrow over sin. How fitting then that the season of Lent begins with ashes. They are a reminder of our mortality for sooner
Though few have actually read the book straight through, everyone knows the story of Job in the Bible. Job was a righteous man. Satan asks to tempt him to reject God. God gives him permissions which leads to unimaginable pain and suffering for Job. It’s not exactly pleasant bedtime reading
Chapel is an integral part of the week for almost all Lutheran schools. It’s a chance to sing hymns and pray together as a student body. Students get to interact with the pastor and other leaders of the church. Boys and girls that may not go to church regularly can
We have all gone through times in our lives when it feels like God is silent. During a particular difficult struggle it may seem as if God has abandoned you. When you are trying to make an important decision with no clear answer sometimes it feels like God has put
Oh look, another Old Testament book that is almost never read! Fortunately, it comes right after Ezra so if you’re a practiced page turner you can skip both in one go. In all seriousness though, Nehemiah has a great lesson for our students today. The world is filled with uncertain
Ezra is usually a book that gets skipped over. You see it briefly as you’re turning to the Psalms, or it serves as a sign that you’ve gone too far in your search for stories about King David. But Ezra has some great lessons for teachers and their students. You
What’s the deal with Epiphany? Is it just a way to drag out the Christmas season a few more weeks? And why does it have such a funny name? Without understanding the meaning of the season, it can seem to be nothing more than the day the wise men get
It’s everyone’s favorite week! National Lutheran Schools week will be here before you know it. There will be costumes, assemblies, programs, themed chapel services and more. But what’s the point of it all? Is it just to break up the monotony that is school in January? Use these resources to
When his disciples asked him to teach them to pray Jesus gave them the Lord’s Prayer. It is still a model for Christian prayer today and has much to teach us about God and our relationship with him. Learning the meaning behind the words will keep it from being a
What is Advent all about? Is it just a time for shopping, baking and decorating? We work hard to prepare our houses and stomachs for Christmas, but what about our hearts? That’s the point of this season, it is a time for repentance and reflection as we anticipate Christ’s coming
