A Wholistic Approach to Holy Week
March 31, 2026

Holy Week and Whole Person Health: Mind, Body, and Spirit Practices for Easter Renewal

As Holy Week approaches, the March whole person health suggestions reflect an attention to this sacred time. Again, this touches on mind, body and spirit.

Mind: Reflect on the meaning of new life. Certainly, the image of Jesus rising from the tomb is a powerful reminder of the wonder of Easter. This can be the impetus for us to be transformed in a variety of ways. It can motivate us to “spring” forth to a new start or to reflect on our lives and what this gift has given us.

Body: Share a joyful meal with others. We talk often of breaking bread together, and Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper when communion began. There are numerous studies that demonstrate improved nutrition when eating happens in community. Beyond nutrition, the social and psychological benefits lead to better overall health.

Spirit: Read the resurrection story and give thanks. What a gift we have been given – hope, renewal and the promise of eternal life. Let us celebrate with Christians from around the world. Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed!

365: The History of the Church Section 1 Part 1

By Unknown • June 16, 2026

365: The History of the Church Section 1

By Unknown • June 15, 2026
This devotional series explores key moments in church history, divided into thematic and historical sections with several parts. It is a long and winding story that began on Pentecost and continues to be written by us and by the Holy Spirit today. SECTION 1 – The Church of the Holy Spirit The church began with breath.  A violent wind filled an upper room and scattered ordinary people into the world with extraordinary news. From that first Pentecost morning, the Spirit has been the church’s constant companion, guiding, correcting, and surprising us through twenty centuries of imperfect faithfulness. The devotions in this section explore pivotal moments when the Spirit moved through imperfect people to shape the church’s story. From Paul’s dramatic conversion to the Council of Jerusalem’s radical inclusion, we see the same God who breathed life into the first disciples still breathing life into us today. We are part of this continuing story; inheritors of a wind that refuses to be contained. Nate Preisinger Bethany Lutheran Church Sent with SubsplashUnsubscribe from all emails

365: Third Sunday after Pentecost

By Unknown • June 14, 2026
Click to watch video Today is the Third Sunday after PentecostWe encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream.   For an additional devotional reflection, we invite you to watch this reflection from Pastors Gary and Nate on the Feast Day of Peter and Paul last year.Peter the humble fisherman. Paul the privileged Roman citizen. Two wildly different origin stories, yet both were rescued, transformed, and called by God to lead the early Church. Pastors Nate Preisinger and Gary Sandberg reflect on the shared feast day of Saints Peter and Paul and what their lives teach us about grace, redemption, and purpose. Through shame and denial, pride and persecution, God rescued Peter and Paul, not just for their own sake, but for the sake of the Gospel. And that same story of rescue continues today. In baptism, in forgiveness, in community, we are rescued too. 365 Daily Devotional Bethany Lutheran Church Sent with SubsplashUnsubscribe from all emails
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