Reflections
Since 2005, Higher Things® has provided free daily devotions, called Reflections, for youth and families. These Reflections are centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and are based upon texts from the one-year lectionary and Luther’s Small Catechism.
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Reflections: September 24, 2020
September 24th, 2020
Jesus took our burdens, so we are free to lighten the load of those around us....
Reflections: September 23, 2020
September 23rd, 2020
You are worthy to receive the Sacrament, not because of your work but because Jesus says you are....
Reflections: September 22, 2020
September 22nd, 2020
God will always take care of you, because you are His baptized, Body- and Blood-fed people....
Reflections: September 21, 2020
September 21st, 2020
You owe God nothing, so you are free to go and cancel the debts of those around you....
Reflections: September 20, 2020
September 20th, 2020
Jesus died to bring us back from trusting in the stuff to trusting in the One who gives us all that we need....
Reflections: September 19, 2020
September 19th, 2020
God doesn’t forget us the way we forget Him....
Reflections: September 18, 2020
September 18th, 2020
The Church is where God is today. The Church is where Jesus is....
Reflections: September 17, 2020
September 17th, 2020
By His life and death and resurrection, Jesus never once put Himself first....
Reflections: September 16, 2020
September 16th, 2020
You don’t receive forgiveness just because you receive the Sacrament, but because Jesus promises that forgiveness to you....
Reflections: September 15, 2020
September 15th, 2020
True wisdom is faith in Jesus Christ....