WELS Military Devotions

Watch the DevotionBased on Ephesians 1:4-6You Are Chosen At the time of this recording, I first learned the names of the four US Soldiers who gave their lives in service to our country: Sgt. Michael Swinton, Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan, Pfc. Isabella Gonzales. Combat, war, death, physical wounds, the unseen wounds of trauma and moral injury—these are all evidence of the presence of...

Watch the DevotionBased on Colossians 3:1,2Greater Wealth I read a recent news article that outlined the discussions between the Senate Armed Services Committee, House Appropriations Committee and Congress and how they are looking at a proposed tiered military pay raise. In my honest opinion I don’t think you are paid enough for what you do, especially knowing how food insecurity can be an issue...

Watch the DevotionBased on 1 Timothy 6:11-16Fight the Good Fight What are you willing to fight for? When you signed the dotted line, you said to the country, “I am willing to fight for you, for justice, for freedom; I am willing to fight against all enemies foreign and domestic.” And I thank you for that. Take that same willingness and apply it to your spiritual life. What are you willing to...

Watch the DevotionBased on Isaiah 55:10-11Sown and Planted When I visited the Republic of Korea last month, I met with Jim Brandt and his wife Kathy. They live in Thailand and are part of the Asia-Oceania Team. Part of their responsibilities are to plant house churches. Jim mentors and coaches over 700 groups who gather around Word and Sacrament in the Asia-Oceania region. That’s incredible! Over...

Watch the DevotionBased on Psalm 33:12 The NationWhen my wife and I traveled to the Republic of Korea last month we toured the DMZ. On that tour we had the privilege of meeting a man who had served in the North Korean Army for 10 years. He eventually escaped and defected, making his way to South Korea. He explained the deplorable living conditions and the oppressive nature of the North Korean...