Pastor Josh Toufar, Author at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

Monday, March 29

Chosen Servants for Justice Monday, March 29 “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; upon whom I have put my spirit; who will bring forth justice to the nations.” Isaiah 42:1. “Mary took a pound of costly perfume, made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet…” John12:3a When God […]

Displaying God’s Love Saturday, March 27 “The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” John 12:3 Jesus may have many names such as the Son of God, King of Israel, Messiah, and others that people have spoken. John expresses that Jesus is God’s word and the glorious presence of God. Jesus comes to […]

Peacemakers Friday, March 26 “Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 We are living in a time when so many of us yearn for peace in our souls, our family, our community, our nation, and our world. At our school we work to empower our […]

Food for Thought Thursday, March 25 “Mortal, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it. Then I ate it; and in my mouth it was as sweet as honey.” Ezekiel 2:3 Ezekiel the prophet was asked to eat a word from God that included lamentation and mourning, a hard message […]

We Suffer and Rejoice Together Wednesday, March 24 “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.” 1 Corinthians 12:26 I am frustrated reading something on social media that opposes my beliefs, especially when I care about the one posting it. How could they believe […]

Forgiveness Tuesday, March 23 “But I tell you, love your enemies …” Matthew 5:44 Forgiveness is the root of Christianity. Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of sin. The Bible claims God’s forgiveness for you, but also your forgiveness towards your peers and enemies. Many times when we are stuck and can’t find […]

Wholeness Monday, March 22 “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31 The journey toward wholeness can only begin from where we are, within our own self. We look out at the endless diversity of creation’s wonders and see others as separate from ourselves, but wholeness does not recognize separation and the light of […]

Be the Light Saturday, March 20 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1: 5 When you think of light, what first comes to mind? A light bulb, the sun, or God? We are the Light of God. Churches are a big influence in the life of a […]

Giving God Friday, March 19 “In him we have redemption…according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us.” Ephesians 1:7 The COVID pandemic has shown us our disobedience and indifference to our own wellbeing. We know how to prevent this illness: science, vaccine, masks, distancing, hand washing. However, we had decided to […]

Sources of Healing Thursday, March 18 “Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!” Psalm 130:2 Being a nurse, over the years I have witnessed patients and their families pray for understanding, a cure, and more time. Illness of the body, mind, and/or spirit can be overwhelming and […]