Sheridan Lutheran Church

Devotion Writer: Fran Baatz | Devotion Reader: Suzan LundSeries: Pay Attention! | Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-20Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 09/25/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchPay Attention | Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-9 & 5:6-20Faith talk questions: What distracts you most from day to day?How do you fill your time when you are bored?Date: 09/21/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor GregSeries: Pay Attention! | Scripture: Matthew 6:22Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 09/18/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierPay Attention | Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24Faith talk questions: How much do you think about your attention?Have you ever considered that there are different types of attention?Date: 09/14/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cheryl StubbendieckSeries: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 09/11/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierRally Day | Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18Faith talk questions: What was your classroom learning experience like? How do you think classrooms are run now?What do you think is the biggest change you see in education from when you were a kid?Date: 09/07/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Matt ClaySeries: The Right Ingredients | Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 09/04/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierThe Right Ingredients | Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9Faith talk questions: Is there a family recipe you have that no other family can replicate? What makes your family recipe unique?As you enter the fall season, do you think of all the “ingredients” that make for a fulfilling family life?Date: 08/31/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchThe Right Ingredients | Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2Faith talk questions: Do you have a favorite recipe that is memorized? Who could you share that recipe with this week?How does your style of communication support or show your faithfulness? Are there ingredients you're missing?Date: 08/24/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Julie AndersonSeries: The Right Ingredients | Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, 12:1-3Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 08/21/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle OetkenThe Right Ingredients | Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3 & 12:1-3Faith talk questions: What's your favorite recipe?Do you have a story about a recipe that flopped?Growing up, how did you see faith lived out loud in your family?Date: 08/17/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierBackpack Sunday | Scripture: Luke 2:41-52 & Matthew 28:16-20Faith talk questions: When Jesus walked the earth, do you think he was a learner or do you think he was all knowing?Date: 08/10/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Randy HawthorneSeries: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: Acts 1 6:14Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 08/07/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierA Playful Summer | Scripture: Acts 1:6-14Faith talk questions: Do you feel stress related to your calendar at this time of year? As you enter the fall and busy school year, do you find yourself grieving the end of summer? Have you grown in your ability to see the playfulness of God this summer?Date: 08/03/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Janece NelsonSeries: A Playful Summer | Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, 25-33Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 07/31/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle OetkenA Playful Summer | Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, 25-33Faith talk questions: What's your favorite childhood game to play outside?What's your favorite image of heaven?Date: 07/27/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cindy SwansonSeries: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: Romans 8:18-25Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 07/24/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchA Playful Summer | Scripture: Romans 8:18-25Faith talk questions: What makes you feel hopeless?What brings you hope?Date: 07/20/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle OetkenA Playful Summer | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-24, 10:31-11:1Faith talk questions: What's your favorite outdoor game to play?When is the last time you planned a meal or activity with someone else in mind?Date: 07/13/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchA Playful Summer | Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33Faith talk questions: What worries you?You may not be able to eliminate worry altogether, but how can Sabbath help you let some worries go?Date: 07/06/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cheryl StubbendieckSeries: A Playful Summer | Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 07/03/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierA Playful Summer | Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20Faith talk questions: How much free play were able to have a child? What impact do you think the play from your childhood had on you? Do you believe that children play enough these days?How intentional are you with the time you have? Do you waste time? Do you make time to play?Date: 06/29/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Lori Snyder-SloanSeries: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 06/26/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierA Playful Summer | Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8Faith talk questions: How competitive are you? Is your competitiveness ever a hindrance to your relationship with others? With God?Who do you know who is more wired for playfulness, rather than competitiveness? How often are you willing to set aside your own interests for the sake of love?Date: 06/22/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle OetkenA Playful Summer | Scripture: Psalm 150Faith talk questions: Growing up, what were you favorite games to play in the Summer time?If you could choose a game to play this afternoon, what would it be?Date: 06/15/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierPentecost & VBS| Scripture: Psalm 119:100-105, Acts 2:1-8, 12-21Faith talk questions: Have you ever had a memorable instance in which you had to rely on your instincts?How do you reflect on what is right and true?Date: 06/08/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Julie AndersonSeries: Life in Community | Scripture: Act 2:46-47Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 06/05/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchLife in Community | Scripture: Acts 2:42-47Faith talk questions: How do you define 'community'?How do you define 'church'?Date: 06/01/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Greg BouvierSeries: Partners in Grace, Witnesses in the World | Scripture: Philippians 1:3Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 05/29/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Bishop Fredrick ShooTanzania Partnership | Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6Faith talk questions: Where is the most exotic place you've traveled to? Where is the most exotic place you've traveled to where you connected with someone? What created that sense of connectedness?Date: 05/25/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Bishop Scott JohnsonHold On | Scripture: John 21:15-19Faith talk questions:  How do you usually respond to someone questioning you? Does it matter who is asking? What are the differing reactions, based on the individual?How hard is it for you to do some self-reflection when questioned? When you realize the questioner was right, what is your response?Date: 05/18/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Randy HawthorneSeries: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: John 20:24-29Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 05/15/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierHold On | Scripture: John 20:24-29Faith talk questions: How often do you doubt yourself? What makes you feel less filled with doubt?Date: 05/11/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cindy SwansonSeries: Hold On | Scripture: John 20:19-23Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 05/08/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchHold On | Scripture: John 20:19-23Faith Talk Questions: What aspect of your life could use a double portion of peace right now?How are you bearing witness to God's goodness in your daily life? What are your growth areas for bearing witness?Date: 05/04/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Janece NelsonSeries: Hold On | Scripture: Luke 24:13-34Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 05/01/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchHold On | Scripture: Luke 24:13-34Date: 04/27/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Sarah RuchSeries: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: John 20:1-18Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 04/24/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierEaster | Scripture: John 20:1-18Faith talk questions: What do you think about the rate of change in today's world? Does life feel overwhelming at times?Are you “a hugger?” Why or why not? Have you ever reflected on Jesus' telling Mary Magdalene, “Do not hold on to me?”Date: 04/20/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Michelle OetkenSeries: Maunday Thursday | Scripture: John 12:27-36aDevotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 04/17/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchPalm Sunday | Scripture: John 12:27-36aFaith talk questions: What part of Holy Week is the most meaningful to you? Why?How would you grade yourself on your choices to 'walk in the light' currently? How might you 'walk in the light' more often?Date: 04/13/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cheryl StubbendieckSeries: Finally! | Scripture: Luke 1:28 & Luke 2:22Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 04/10/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle OetkenFinally! | Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 19:25b-29Faith talk questions: What do you remember about Mary, the Mother of our Lord? Is it from the Christmas season?What is your favorite picture of Mary, the Mother of our Lord?Date: 04/07/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierFinally! | Scripture: Luke 23:6-12Faith talk questions:  What is the most memorable sermon you have ever heard? Why do you remember it?Can you identify what your purpose in life is? What led you to that purpose? Can you identify the moment you found that purpose?Date: 03/30/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchFinally! | Scripture: John 11:45-50, Matthew 26:57-66, Matthew 27:50-51Faith talk questions: Think back to a time where you thought something was finished but you later saw that it was really the start of something new.Date: 03/23/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Lori Snyder-SloanSeries: Passionate About Compassion | Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 03/20/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierFinally! | Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:14-16, 20-24, Luke 22:47-48Faith talk questions: Which disciple do you feel like you most identify with? What were you taught about Judas? Why do you think he betrayed Jesus?Have you ever come to a conclusion about someone, only later to realize you were wrong?Date: 03/16/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Greg BouvierSeries: Finally! | Scripture: Matthew 16: 13-26Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 03/13/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle OetkenFinally! | Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26Faith talk questions: Are you doing anything special during this season of Lent?Why is it important for us to look at the people surrounding Jesus in his final days and hours? Date: 03/09/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah RuchGreater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Luke 15:11-32Faith talk questions:  Where is your "home"? What kind of bridges do you need to work on this week in order to return to your "home"?In the story of the Prodigal Son, do you identify more with the father who forgives, the son who becomes angry, or the son who leaves and then returns?Date: 03/02/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierGreater Faith Fewer Gaps | Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48Faith talk questions: What is one thing you hold on to about God, that when you really think about it, is a distorted perspective?Date: 02/23/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE