Growing Deeper, the daily devotions written by St. John’s staff and disciples, have been well received and meaningful to disciples of Jesus both inside and beyond our congregation. We recognize this, just as we recognize that it is important that our devotions continue to be meaningful and relevant to those who read them. Therefore, we are pausing Growing Deeper for the summer months as we pray and consider how God is calling us to nurture the faith and spirituality of God’s people. Look for the devotions to return in the fall, perhaps in a new format. 

We invite you to use this summer to try something new! Consider one or more of the suggestions below or ask a friend or relative for ideas. The pastors and staff would love to hear about your experiences. Your feedback will help us in our discernment of how to move forward with our own St. John’s daily devotions!

Here are a few excellent resources for your Summer daily devotions:

• Taking Faith Home
  This is already included in the St. John’s weekly update sent via email. Print copies are also available at the church.

• God Pause
  A free daily devotions available online or via email from Luther Seminary (www.luthersem.edu/godpause).

• Christ in Our Home OR The Word in Season
  Print publications from Augsburg Fortress (www.augsburgfortress.org) and are available with a paid subscription.

• Hope-full Living
  A popular daily devotion written by seniors for seniors. It’s available to read for free online, and there is also a free app. Print copies can be ordered with a paid subscription (www.hopefullliving.org/read-online).

• Our Daily Bread
  Free email subscriptions are available, and there is a free app. Print copies can be ordered with a paid subscription (www.ourdailybread.org).