Additional Resources

Apps, Books, Devotions, Podcasts, and more!

Apps

Bible Apps – There are several to choose from. A popular Bible app is available through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Luther’s Small Catechism – provides digital access to the Small Catechism. Available through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Pray Now – provides digital access to Treasury of Daily Prayer resources. Available through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.


Books

Hymnal – Hymnals are a wonderful asset for personal and family devotions and worship.
For ideas on how to use the hymnal as a devotional resource, see the CPH blog post here.
For information on teaching the faith through hymns, see the CPH blog post here.

Treasury of Daily Prayer – The devotional resource referenced by Pastor Mullet in Daily Devotions. This comprehensive Lutheran resource brings together Scripture readings, prayers, psalms, hymns, and devotional readings from the church fathers to guide daily prayer and meditation on God’s Word. It can be purchased from CPH.
These daily resources are also available through the app “Pray Now” (link under “Apps” on this page).


Devotions

The following devotions, as well as many others, are available for free through CPH. For tips on how to begin personal or family devotions, check out a helpful LCMS video here.

Church Year Devotions

Free personal and family devotional resources from CPH

Free resources for personal Bible study

Videos of Devotions with LCMS President, Pastor Matt Harrison


Podcasts

KFUO Radio – Radio station owned and operated by the synod

Lutheran Ladies Lounge – topic-based podcast developed by and for LCMS women

Sharper Iron – podcast with two LCMS pastors per episode that looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail

The Word of the Lord Endures Forever – podcasts by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon

Thy Strong Word – LCMS podcasts that cover in-depth study of the books of the Bible


Other Resources

Higher Things – LCMS organization geared toward teaching the faith to youth; publishes podcasts, videos, Bible studies, VBS materials, articles, and more, in addition to hosting youth conferences every summer

LCMS Locator – search for pastors, teachers, and congregations by name or location

Lutheran Liturgical Congregation Locator – a search tool to help you find a traditional, liturgical, confessional church to worship in while traveling or on vacation!