For Lutheran Indian Ministries staff member Bob Prue (Rosebud Sioux), and his wife Deon, this is a year of fresh starts and new beginnings. In June, Bob became LIM’s Ministry Leader at the Haskell LIGHT House in Lawrence, Kansas. We are excited that God has led Bob to accept the challenges of this important ministry opportunity! And in July, Bob and Deon became parents to their 3rd child (and first girl), Marlee Grace. Praise God!

Bob announced. "This is new for us, and we are going where the Lord leads us. We're open to all the help we can get!"

Father, thank you for sending your Son so that our thirst can be forever quenched.  Jesus, thank you for giving your body and blood that we may have a relationship with you. Please help us to identify the things in our own lives that we are putting above you, and help us to share your love with others who are in need of your rest, peace, identity, meaning, purpose, and lasting contentment to their awe-craving heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus, help us to overcome our unbelief, and let the Holy Spirit fill us with the faith of Peter as he announced you as the Messiah. Make us people who pray, believe, and are willing to take up any cross we are asked to bear in order to glorify you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

We've all felt rejection. 

Whether you were turned down for a date or a job, rejection hurts and takes time to heal.

Being rejected by a parent, however, leaves a scar that never goes away. Nonetheless, as eight women learned, the pain of rejection can begin to fade when the love and grace of Jesus fills your heart.

 Dear Jesus, I pray that during the celebration of Your birthday that we would focus on the gift of You, and not focus on just the gifts under the tree. In Your name, I pray, Amen.

 Father, thank you for the gift of Your Son, Jesus. Thank you for the hope that we find through Him to heal our brokenness and create new and clean hearts. Help me to share this love with others during this season of Advent. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

 Father, thank you for sending the promise of the Savior, through Your Son, Jesus, to bring healing to our broken and afflicted world. I ask that You would continue to open doors for us to walk alongside our Native brothers and sisters to share the Light of the Savior. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I finally heard: You are not alone. We have been where you are. We have lived through this struggle. You can be Native and love Jesus.  You can open your eyes and rejoice because you have been offered freedom from the prison of your secrets. We need you. We believe in you. Jesus loves you. You are forgiven.