WELS Military Devotions

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,...

Watch the DevotionBased on Romans 9:19; Jonah 4:11The Merciful God I don’t know about you but every time I read the story of Jonah in the Bible, I am amazed. It’s not so much that part where the giant fish swallows Jonah to preserve his life. . . And I apologize, if you’re totally lost right now. Go and read the book of Jonah before you continue reading this devotion. It’s only four chapters...