WELS Military Devotions

Watch the DevotionBased on Matthew 10:16-23When Faith Makes You Stand Out Dan worked for the government. Dan was a believer in the one true God. Dan enjoyed the free exercise of his faith in the one true God under this government. One day the government decided to change its policy about the free exercise of one’s religious beliefs. What did Dan do? He went home and prayed, giving thanks to God....

Watch the DevotionBased on Romans 13:1-7Living in Two Kingdoms A couple of weeks ago I was running through the canyon near our home here in San Diego and out of nowhere an aircraft came screaming over the treetops. I looked up and saw the recognizable bright blue paint and the words “US NAVY” underneath. It was the Blue Angels, rehearsing for the two-day airshow at Miramar Marine Corps Air Base...

Watch the DevotionBased on Romans 1:16,17Honored to Wear It I’m going to apologize in advance. If I see you in a restaurant or at the store or out in our community or at an airport and you’re wearing your uniform, I will probably stop and talk to you. Not because it’s my job, but because I care very deeply for those who serve in our nation’s military. And your uniform says something about you....

Watch the DevotionBased on Philippians 3:12-21You Know How This Will EndHow will this end? What will this look like? How do I know we will be ok? A lingering war in Iran, uncertainty with China, and all of the other “unofficial” places we’re involved militarily. . . and then here in the States, families are concerned about affordability and thinking ahead to the mid-terms next month. How will...

Watch the DevotionBased on Ezekiel 18:30-32About Face There he was, a grown man sitting in my office, and he was sobbing. He was a veteran of our nation’s military and was successful with his career. He was now serving as a civilian and was doing well there, too, but that day, he sat in my office sobbing. He said, “Pastor Horn, I am embarrassed. I’m ashamed to even be sitting here talking to you,...