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Advent Devotional

2026—”People, Look East”

Cover image for Luther Seminary's 2026 Advent Devotional, titled "PEOPLE, LOOK EAST." The watercolor illustration depicts a glowing nativity scene stable on a hill at night, illuminated by a bright star shining in a starry sky.Luther Seminary invites you to use the 2026 Advent devotional, “People, Look East” for personal or congregational use this Advent.

Contributing Writers

    • Jon Anderson ’85 M.Div.
      Director of Rural Ministries
    • Lois Malcolm ’89 M.A.
      Professor and Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Reigstad Chair for Systematic Theology
    • Jody Nyenhuis
      Senior Manager, Academic Achievement

Theological Editor

    • James L. Boyce ’71 M.Div.
      Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Greek

Editorial Coordinator

    • Bethany Riethmeier

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If you have questions, please email communic@luthersem.edu.

New this year! God Pause Podcast Delivers Daily Devotions for Advent

Luther Seminary’s God Pause devotional is launching a new podcast to help listeners reflect and prepare throughout the Advent season. Based on God Pause’s daily email devotions, the podcast series offers a short, grounding daily reflection on Scripture to clear a quiet space during a busy time of year.

Each episode features a brief reading of the daily lectionary text paired with practical, theological insights and a guided prayer from Luther Seminary faculty, staff, and alumni.

You can find this podcast series at youtube.com/@godpausedevotional or on many podcast listening platforms from November 29 through December 25.