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Though most of us have little to no experience or contact with sheep or shepherds, the image of God as a good shepherd is among the favorite images in the bible. Psalm 23 has a lot to do with that – this beautifully worded poem names many ways God cares for us using the image of a devoted and wise …
O God, You care for me and protect me like a good shepherd cares for their sheep. Help me to see your care, your wisdom, your guidance. Help me to realize the abundance and resources that surround me. Guide me as I make my way through the dangers and difficulties of life. Remind me of your constant presence and your …
Psalm 23 1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. 2The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. 3You restore my soul, O Lord, and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake. 4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a …
Are you going to be in State College over the summer? Use this link to let us know when you’ll be around and what kind of things you’d like to do with LCM/LSC! Lunch on campus? Potluck? Hiking? Movie Night? Service projects? Other suggestions? Share your contact info and we’ll keep you posted!!
The readings in these first weeks of Easter (there are 7 weeks in total) give accounts of Jesus appearing to the disciples after the resurrection. This week we read Luke’s version of Jesus’ appearance to all the disciples after the resurrection. In previous verses, the followers have already heard the report of women followers who found the tomb empty and …
O God, You are with me in ordinary moments. You are the creator of the whole universe, yet you are also here in simple things. Help me to feel your peace and your reassurance. Remind me that you are the source of new life. Help me to see your love and faithfulness in the ordinary blessings of my day. Comfort …
Hey, Campus Ministry Madness Fans! LCM at PSU was THIRD in Campus Ministry Madness Points overall! We raised OVER $1,000 in the four weeks of competition!! Thank you to everyone who donated and shared out social media posts and update! Thank you for joining in the fun and helping Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State (or any other ministry you …
36bJesus himself stood among [the disciples] and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 37They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. 38He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not …
This week’s gospel reading tells about Jesus visiting the disciples the evening after they have discovered that he is risen. The disciples are locked together in a room, surely for their safety, since their leader was just executed by the authorities a few days earlier. Jesus tells them “Peace be with you,” breathes the Holy Spirit on them, and tells …
O God, Thank you for questions and doubts in my life. Use them to move me to explore, learn, and discover. Guide me as I seek new questions instead of familiar or easy answers. Show me how to live with doubts. Remind me that you welcome my questions. Teach me the gifts that uncertainty can bring. Amen.
