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Being chosen Miss America 2009 was a dream come true for Katie, who had been interested in everything Miss America since childhood. … As a lifelong member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Katie’s faith was grounded through attending Sunday School, Lutheran elementary school, and worship services.  For the last 179 years of USA history, LCMS women have been “influencers” in our American culture, using their many gifts and talents to share Jesus’ love in their homes, families, churches, schools, and work places. HIS Story through History: Faithful Women is a set of stories about LCMS women who applied biblical principles in their vocations; some names you may recognize, while others are known only to a few.  Listen here or read these stories at https://www.lwml.org/250   Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.   HIS Story Through History: Faithful Women, written by Carolyn Blum, Hartford, Wisconsin  Copyright © 2026 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.  lwml.org

A verse from Dorothy Degnitz’s confirmation days that came to mind when she asked God for advice on where to work after graduating from nursing school was “Here am I! Send me” (Isaiah 6:8). Inspired by a missionary nurse’s presentation, she said “Yes!” to working in the LCMS mission field. In 1966 her first assignment was to Immanuel Lutheran Hospital in Eket, Nigeria. For the last 179 years of USA history, LCMS women have been “influencers” in our American culture, using their many gifts and talents to share Jesus’ love in their homes, families, churches, schools, and work places. HIS Story through History: Faithful Women is a set of stories about LCMS women who applied biblical principles in their vocations; some names you may recognize, while others are known only to a few.  Listen here or read these stories at https://www.lwml.org/250   Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.    HIS Story Through History: Faithful Women, written by Carolyn Blum, Hartford, Wisconsin  Copyright © 2026 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.  lwml.org

Clara Schmitt was a mover and a shaker who spent most of her adult life relentlessly pursuing her goal to develop a national women’s group to support missions through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  For the last 179 years of USA history, LCMS women have been “influencers” in our American culture, using their many gifts and talents to share Jesus’ love in their homes, families, churches, schools, and work places. HIS Story through History: Faithful Women is a set of stories about LCMS women who applied biblical principles in their vocations; some names you may recognize, while others are known only to a few.  Listen here or read these stories at https://www.lwml.org/250   Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.    HIS Story Through History: Faithful Women, written by Carolyn Blum, Hartford, Wisconsin  Copyright © 2026 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.  lwml.org

Minnie, known only to her family, was born in poverty in 1880 to Lutheran parents who taught her to love the Lord. For the last 179 years of USA history, LCMS women have been “influencers” in our American culture, using their many gifts and talents to share Jesus’ love in their homes, families, churches, schools, and work places. HIS Story through History: Faithful Women is a set of stories about LCMS women who applied biblical principles in their vocations; some names you may recognize, while others are known only to a few.  Listen here or read these stories at https://www.lwml.org/250   Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.    HIS Story Through History: Faithful Women, written by Carolyn Blum, Hartford, Wisconsin  Copyright © 2026 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.  lwml.org

Immanuel — God With Us is a devotion on Seasons of Life, Matthew 1:23. Originally written 2023 by Nancy Kohrs and published by Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

Devotion on Struggles and Challenges. “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). There are few guarantees in life — few things of which we can be absolutely sure. … Jesus speaks the words of John 16:33 between the institution of the Lord’s Supper and His betrayal and arrest. He promises there are two guarantees in life: tribulation and peace.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him (Psalm 103:11). YOU are priceless and precious. But maybe you don’t think of yourself that way … Do not despair, my friend! There is hope!  … God loves you with a perfect love.

Throughout the Bible we are reminded that amid our struggles, we persevere in prayer and rejoice in HOPE. This devotion on hope was written by Joy M. Anderson.

Candy Hearts is a meditative devotion, written by Martha Hartwig, Robins, Iowa. Lutheran Women in Mission. lwml.org

A short devotion about Matthew 10:28–31, exploring our perception of sparrows and emphasizing God's love and care for each of us.

Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34). On Christmas Day, many churches will read the Christmas story from one of the Gospels as well as a section of the book of Exodus. On the surface, it sounds like an odd pairing. This devotion explores why this portion of Exodus is often chosen as the Old Testament reading for Christmas. His Christmas Presence, written by Michele Doel, Burlington, North Dakota Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.

This devotion on struggles and challenges is a hymn study on Abide With Me. Life has a perplexing way of presenting all kinds of challenges and struggles for us. Though we understand that God is with us every moment of our lives, we, as humans, tend to need support, comfort, and encouragement. The hymn, "Abide with Me," reminds us that there will be challenges and obstacles throughout our life, but Jesus has overcome them all and is always with us! Struggles and Challenges — Oh, My! written by Sylvia Bean, Clovis, New Mexico Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.  lwml.org

Our seasons of life can be much like the seasons of the year. We may have seasons of darkness where it feels as though God is far away and unconnected from what we are going through. These hard seasons may include the loss of a loved one, health challenges, changes in a career, or other things that make life in this world hard.

Relationship Requirements, written by Martha Gregory, Lancaster, California Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright © 2001  by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Figuring It All Out, written by Allison Maschhoff, St. Louis, Missouri Copyright © 2023 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. All rights reserved. lwml.org Figuring It All Out - Lutheran Women's Missionary League (lwml.org)