What does it mean to be strong in the Lord? It means letting go - truly relinquishing control to Jesus. Trust that the Holy Spirit will guide your steps and fill you with strength, energy, and courage for the season of life you are currently experiencing. During the next 30 days, answer Jesus' invitation to rest in him and let his strength be yours.

Join the adventures of the Pine Hill family as they learn to apply the Ten Commandments, Apostles' Creed, Lord’s Prayer, and Means of Grace in their daily life situations—in the mountains, through a blizzard, at the train station, going to church, in a garden, swimming, and much more. Appropriate for family devotions, story time in Sunday school, or individual reading for children.

With a purpose to see the Word of Christ dwelling richly in teens, this devotional was put together through the efforts of AFLC Parish Education, AFLC Youth Ministries, and 31 men and women writers from across the AFLC. Given to teens attending the 2025 FLY Convention, the intent is that this devotional can be used by individuals for personal study of God’s Word or in a small group or youth group setting.

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).

Share God's Word with young children through lively poems and colorful illustrations.

Contains 58 devotional readings to deepen your understanding of scriptural truths based on a concept or phrase from the catechism, using personal experiences to connect with the reader's life.

The author encourages believers to spend time every day taking a closer look at our feet and the feet of those around us. She reminds us that Christ walks beside us and urges us to learn what the Lord is calling our feet to do. Especially for women, this booklet includes Bible verses, observations, and personal questions for reflection.

These 366 short, daily devotions and prayers speak of rest from life's worries through the peace and stillness of God's Word, encouraging readers to take all their cares to Jesus every day and to be reminded of God's presence and goodness in their lives.

This large, colorful picture Bible presents the remarkable true story of God's love for the world. Simple text for young children with striking illustrations unfold the storyline of God’s Word from Genesis to Revelation as readers discover the God who keeps His promises.

One of the most widely used books (Husandagtsbog) for the family altar among Norwegian Lutherans in America. Originally published in 1883 and translated into English by Peer Strømme, this recent edition presents a fresh translation for today's readers by Mark DeGarmeaux. Author Nils Laache (1831-1892) was a respected Lutheran pastor in Norway. His devotions arranged according to the Church Year are filled with Christian comfort and hope and draw from early church fathers such as Augustine and Kempis and other Lutheran teachers such as Arndt. Includes many hymn stanzas of Danish and Norwegian origin, Scripture index, daily lessons for the Church Year, morning and evening prayers, and brief biographies of hymnwriters.

Bring the family together to contemplate and celebrate the true reason for Lent and Easter—salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Includes daily Scripture readings, meditations, songs, prayers, crafts, family projects, and service ideas.

This beautifully illustrated collection of more than 85 new and traditional prayers of praise and thanksgiving, confession and intercession, and for special occasions is perfect to nurture children's habits of regular confident conversation with God.

Hardback classic helps children learn a variety of prayers including the Lord's Prayer, common table prayer, Luther's morning and evening prayers, hymns and poems, and many more (50 prayers in all) for all occasions that children can read or commit to memory for a lifetime.

Short reflections on suffering and the book of Job wrestle with difficult issues we face during times of crisis such as trust in God, the meaning of life, and unfairness in the world. Added questions appropriate for personal devotions and group study encourage deeper meditation in the book of Job.

This devotional combines selected daily Scripture readings (ESV) centered around a theme to refresh your spirit with the light of Scripture as you daily walk on the path of God's leading.

Learn more about who Jesus is and what His life and teachings mean for us today. These 100 devotional lessons include stimulating questions, life application, Bible verses to memorize, prayer suggestions, and helps and answers for each session. Ideal for individuals or Bible study groups.

This unique devotional for daily meditation dwells on the great themes of Christian piety and is drawn from Martin Luther's sermons and other works. The readings are arranged according to the Church Year and organized under a central theme for each week. Each daily meditation concludes with a prayer, biblical verse, or question to ponder.

Twelve daily devotional booklets, one for each month of the year with Gospel-centered writings by well-known Swedish author, Carl Rosenius.

This is a twelve month devotion book arranged by month and date combined in one volume.

Drawn from many volumes in Luther’s Works, brief Scripture texts and meditations encourage the believer in daily life in Christ.

Six months of daily devotional readings by C. O. Rosenius, emphasizing the sinfulness of man and the grace of God through Christ. Originally published in Swedish as Moments of Rest with the Word of God.

Filled with Scriptures, personal prayer, and words of wisdom grounded firmly in the Bible, this 64-page, full-color booklet provides hope for those facing challenging days in their lives. A great encouragement for people struggling with loneliness, financial trouble, unemployment, marital issues, health concerns, and more.

This updated bestseller features a fresh new look and feel! It's also been upgraded to a larger size that makes it easier to hold while reading. These changes plus the new soft-touch feel will enhance the readability of this comforting book.
Filled with words of encouragement, hope-filled Scripture, and heart-stirring prayers, this 64-page, full-color book provides a journey through the emotional turmoil that serious illness causes. Through each stage of diagnosis and treatment, this book poignantly and compassionately presents God’s gift of hope during times of illness or pain.

Perfect-bound book with soft-touch cover, measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".

Scripture: Assorted ESV verses

Freshly translated from the original German into today's English, these daily devotional readings are taken from Luther's writings between 1513- 46 and point readers to the Bible and a deeper understanding of faith.

Use this journal for Bible study, sermon notes, and to reflect on what God is teaching you through His Word. 32 pages. Appropriate gift for youth and adults.

Much of what passes for Christian writing today is superficial and only skims the surface of truth. C. O. Rosenius plumbs the depths of spiritual truth to bring the reader to true peace with God. Though written 150 years ago, these timeless translations from "Pietisten" ("The Pietist") are as much needed by the restless souls of today as they were during Rosenius' time.

SIT 2024
Recommended SIT textbook for Session C.
Lutheranism in Scandinavia (Pr. Brian Lunn)

Reminder: Select one recommended resource per session to link to your reflective essay.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Theology of the Christian Life course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
A free copy of this book will be made available on the first day of class to all students registered for this class.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Theology of the Christian Life course taught by Pr. Brett Boe.
A free copy of this book will be made available on the first day of class to all students registered for this class.

Required reading option in Category B for FLS interns.

My First Catechism is a first-step resource for helping parents teach the faith. Organized in the same way as your traditional Luther’s Small Catechism, this colorfully illustrated book is a tool for helping little ones start learning the simple explanations of our doctrine.

At different stages in our lives, we may react to the thought of death in different ways-with a shrug of our shoulders, with a frown, with a burden of worry, with tears, or with fear and anger. No matter what our thoughts of death may be at the moment, God comes to us in His Word to embrace us with His promises.

Hallesby's teaching of deep truths in a simple way brought renewal to the Lutheran Church of Norway. Hallesby writes, "The peace-filled, victorious, joyful Christian life is possible only to those who have learned the deepest secret of daily renewal: unceasingly to turn to God and receive new power from the realm of the eternal."

Filled with encouragement, help, and hope through Scripture and heartfelt prayers, this booklet is a great tool to use in ministering to those grieving the death of a loved one.

Encourage children to develop the practice of talking to God every day through this colorful storybook that explains prayer in easy-to-understand ways using examples from the lives of young boys and girls. Recommended for ages 3-7.