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Is there a particular spiritual practice that anchors you in this season of reflection? Maybe you\u2019ve been following along with the wonderful daily meditations from President Emeritus David Tiede, Professor Joy Moore, and other faithful voices in this year\u2019s God Pause Lenten devotional, \u201cGod Loved the World<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether through daily prayer, study, or fasting, Lenten practices invite us to embrace the challenge of living differently as we journey with Jesus toward the cross. They invite us to go deep when it would be easier to stay on autopilot.<\/p>\n

Change is hard, and Lent calls on our capacity to embrace it. But this sacred season also reminds us that it\u2019s not our spiritual worthiness, discipline, or strength that equips us to meet life\u2019s challenges. Thanks be to God for that!<\/p>\n

Christ Jesus is the ground of faith,
\n<\/em>who was made flesh and suffered death;
\n<\/em>all who confide in Christ alone
\n<\/em>are built on this chief cornerstone.
\n<\/em>\u2014ELW 323, \u201cGod Loved the World\u201d<\/p>\n

God\u2019s love made flesh in Jesus Christ is the \u201cchief cornerstone\u201d\u2014the secure foundation that holds us fast, come what may. What good news for all of us learning how to live differently in a changing world.<\/p>\n

Our growing Faith+Lead platform is one area where we are leaning into change at the seminary. Faith+Lead Academy is an initiative designed to equip people inside and outside of the church to love God and neighbor with online theological education for everyone. I encourage you to check out the new on-demand course, \u201cThe Gospel of Matthew: Life in the Way of God<\/a>.\u201d The course is led by Steve Thomason, associate professor of spiritual formation and discipleship, who is an accomplished artist and cartoonist with a gift for illuminating familiar texts in a new way.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your partnership as we watch and listen for the Spirit\u2019s movement in new opportunities, ancient practices, and everywhere in between.<\/p>\n

Grace and peace,<\/p>\n

Robin J. Steinke, President
\nLuther Seminary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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