Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 18th June 2014

They had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD. (1Ch 29:9 NIV) and now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 10th May 2014

All the Israelite men and women who were willing brought to the LORD freewill offerings for all the work the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do. (Exo 35:29 NIV) and Each of you should give what you have decided … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends!

Hopefully you are together with your families and having a wonderful time. We give thanks for you and your great friendship too + Like always the issue really is about whether you can catch the bird and cook it – … Continue reading

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Löhe on Col 1:9a

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. (Col 1:9 NIV) Several times we have read about how the apostle St. Paul prayed and thanked for one of his congregations. This … Continue reading

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:20

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Eph 5:20 KJV) It is the apostle’s wish that the entire life be filled with gratitude, song and praise towards God. … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 18th October 2013

You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. (Psa 139:3 NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. (Eph 5:4 NIV) How easily do we often overlook sins, sometimes even condoning them if not excusing them openly. That’s why we … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place. (Eph 5:4 NIV) The apostle Saint James calls the tongue a fire and a world of evil (James 3:6). In the same vein you could … Continue reading

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Invitation to Seminary Prize-giving

On Thursday, the 22nd November the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane (Pretoria) is concluding its academic year with a prize-giving, which is mainly a general and also very specific thanksgiving. In general we thank God and all friends of the … Continue reading

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