LMM - Lutheran Men In Mission

08/15/2024

Words for life… part 3 of 3… found a typo… you’ll see it too… when Siri turns ‘at’ to ‘and!’ So much for GREATNESS!

“QUOTES FOR LIFE (Part 3 of 3)”

08/15/2024

an "Intermission" for your day...

08/09/2024

Part 2 of 3…

“QUOTES FOR LIFE (Part 2 of 3)”

08/06/2024

I’m happy to announce a revised 10th anniversary edition of GOD WORKS!

Updated for potential year round use for individuals, couples, family time and small group interaction in congregations…

https://www.xulonpress.com/bookstore/bookdetail.php?PB_ISBN=9781628714968&HC_ISBN

Thanks to Peter Mayer, Dr. Mike Woloschak, Candace Ann and Bishop Michael Rinehart for your props …

Xulon Press Christian book God Works by Author Brian K. Gigee. Get details and purchase information.

08/01/2024

QUOTES FOR LIFE

First of 3 posts… next week… Pride. Pain Peace.

“QUOTES FOR LIFE” (Part 1 of 3)

07/26/2024

LMM summer Newsletter is here!
https://www.lutheranmeninmission.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LMM-foundationsE-July24.pdf
A few highlights to look for:
- Cycle 200 endeavor
- Seeking and knocking viewpoint
- The nuts and bolts of prayer
- Man hugs

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All the foundation newsletters can be found on the LMM Website. Under the "Resources" tab is "Foundations Newsletters." They are all archived there.

07/16/2024

At the same time…

“To keep the mind space open, we need some form of contemplative or meditation practice. One could say that authentic spirituality is invariably a matter of emptying the mind and filling the heart at the same time.” - Fr. Richard Rohr

06/28/2024

Today is the 43rd anniversary of my ordination into the Christian ministry. I remain part of the Lutheran tribe.

God is not done… with me or you… so… trust in…

“THE SLOW WORK OF GOD”

06/27/2024

The Gospel on Sunday - Mark 5:21-43

06/26/2024

06/05/2024

An introduction to Devotion 1 from Fathering in 15.
Find everything at projecttwele.net

05/24/2024

Leave your answer in the comments.
Where have you seen God this week?

05/24/2024

Please join us as we pray for the family of Jim Otto.

Jim was a legendary Raiders center and Pro Football Hall of Famer. He passed away on May 19, at the age of 86. He was a friend of LMM and even had a part in a video produced back in the 1990's. We appreciate how he offered his voice and financially supported our organization. Rest in peace Jim!

05/07/2024

LMM nation… worth a read… and worth sharing…

“STOP GOING TO CHURCH”

05/02/2024

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Every donation will make a difference.
Help LMM reach more young men to be bold and daring.
https://www.givingday2024.com/org.../lutheran-men-in-mission

Identified: Hundreds of young adult Christian men
Invite: Being in this space to show them LMM
Invest: Get them connected and start building relationships

05/02/2024

Only 2 Hours Left!

Identified: Hundreds of young adult Christian men
Invite: Being in this space to show them LMM
Invest: Get them connected and start building relationships

https://www.givingday2024.com/org.../lutheran-men-in-mission
For Giving Day 2024, you can have a big impact on these young men by supporting our discipleship trip to the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in July.
Click the link and give today!

05/01/2024

The next generation of young Christian men is here,
and it’s time for Lutheran Men In Mission to “Reach Wider” and let them know who we are and how we can help bring them closer to Christ in bold, daring ways.
https://www.givingday2024.com/organizations/lutheran-men-in-mission

For Giving Day 2024, you can have a big impact on these young men by supporting our discipleship trip to the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in July.
Click the link and give today!

04/20/2024

LMM's Spring Newsletter is HERE!
https://www.lutheranmeninmission.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LMM-foundationsE-Apr24.pdf
A few highlights:
-Make Spring 'Go and Do' Time
-Grow as disciples "steeping" in the Word
-Living Love and turning visions into action

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All the foundation newsletters can be found on the LMM Website. Under the "Resources" tab is "Foundations Newsletters." They are all archived there.

04/05/2024

LMM nation… this is our calling…

“DOWN AND OUT CHRISTIANS”

03/30/2024

I post these thoughts regularly - in part, hoping that it might encourage others but mostly, for me. I need these reminders regularly. Even daily.

Many of us feel the Silent Saturday we find ourselves in.

We can also just watch or read the news and see the pain, suffering, and groans of our world. Indeed, these are painful and challenging times.

But don't lose hope.
God hasn't abandoned His creation.
God is still at work.
God is not yet done.

Amen.

03/30/2024

Holy Saturday…

“HOLY SATURDAY”

03/29/2024

Men's Lenten Devotion -

03/27/2024

You are likely to have seen 'soup du jour' on a menu, which means soup of the day. The word journey comes from an Old French word, journée, meaning "a day's length; day's work or travel". It is sometimes a paralyzing burden to contemplate a long journey or a life journey. We may say to ourselves, 'that's too difficult' and not even begin. When this thought arises, it might help to remember the root of the word refers to a single day before beginning the route of our longer journeys. Jesus knew this and advised, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:33-34 NIV

The refrain from the musical, Godspell, might be good prayer to keep this focus:
"Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly."

03/26/2024

The Lenten season is sometimes called a Lenten journey. As Christians we are encouraged to imagine ourselves walking with Jesus on his journey to Jerusalem and the cross. We are also tasked with a journey inward asking Jesus to reveal our true heart, our real motivations for what we think, say, and do. Walking a long distance is hard work but journeying into our hearts can be even harder. We are blessed to have Jesus as our travel mate, someone whose love is so strong that he will go into the most fearful and troubling places of shame and never leave us there. May we become like Jesus and never leave our brothers and sisters alone to face evil's goal of separating us from him and each other.

"Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God. It cost God plenty to get you out of that dead-end, empty-headed life you grew up in. He paid with Christ’s sacred blood, you know. He died like an unblemished, sacrificial lamb. And this was no afterthought. Even though it has only lately—at the end of the ages—become public knowledge, God always knew he was going to do this for you. It’s because of this sacrificed Messiah, whom God then raised from the dead and glorified, that you trust God, that you know you have a future in God." 1 Peter 1:18-21 (The Message)

Lord Jesus, you are my faithful guide on my journey through life. When my mind is distracted by the garishness of the world drawing me off the narrow path of following you, grab my attention, even if it hurts, back to your footsteps. I want my journey to be towards the source of living water, you, Jesus. Amen