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Womenā€™s Ministry webinars are created for Christian women like YOU living life at home, at church, at work, and in your community. We discuss relevant topics that speak to the joys and struggles of our experiences. Our panelists offer honest conversation, insight, ideas, and inspiration. During live webinars, you can ask questions and contribute to the chat, connecting with women across the country and beyond. The webinars are also valuable resources to watch afterward, sparking ideas and conversations. Look through our previous topics and watch for whatā€™s coming!

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Sacred Rhythms: Building a Life of Daily Devotion

On June 11, 2026, WELS Women’s Ministry hosted the webinar “Sacred Rhythms: Building a Life of Daily Devotion.”

Perhaps youā€™ve heard these words before: ā€œLet the message of Christ dwell among you richlyā€ (Colossians 3:16). And, ā€œKeep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in itā€ (Joshua 1:8).

God invites us to spend regular, daily time with him in his Word. Your pastor fervently encourages study of Scripture. You recall a memorized and proudly recited passage in school. Your feed shows the social media post of your friendā€™s picture-perfect devotion life. It sounds amazing!

There is also a good chance these words left that small sliver of guilt as you picture all the unmarked days on your Bible reading calendar. The missed opportunities could be for a million reasons! Maybe itā€™s analysis paralysis; the simple fear of not knowing where or how to start causes us to put it off. Maybe itā€™s the mere busyness of life. Itā€™s difficult enough to juggle family, friendships, work, and school responsibilities with enough time to make it to church once a week. Maybe you struggle with consistency. Maybe you arenā€™t understanding or connecting with the words you read. Maybe you just donā€™t even know how to study Godā€™s Word.

Whatever the reason, why do we so often resort to living in this guilt when we are so freely offered Godā€™s grace?

ā€œCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you restā€ (Matthew 11:28). Dear sisters in Christ, you are not alone. Jesus calls us, as his daughters, to come to him for rest.

Our panelists, Laura Falck, Jenn Mueller, Lou Ann Mokwa, and Moira Schulz shared some great insights on how spending time in Godā€™s Word can look different for everyone but making the most of whatever time we have with the Lord is key. Jenn said it best, ā€œMake time for a devotion to have life quiet down; nothing gives the peace that devotional life does.ā€ They reminded us that, regardless of the time or resources we invest in studying his Word, knowing what God says will help us fight temptation, discern truth from lies, and be built up in the Holy Spirit. It truly is time well spent. God promises it will be!

The study of Scripture shouldnā€™t be one more task for us to check off a list. What if it was what you looked forward to every day? What would it feel like to crave it so intently that you hated to miss it? Imagine if it became your lifeline keeping you grounded in an eternal perspective, where the Holy Spirit would daily fill you and work through the power of his Word to grow and strengthen your faith. This sacred rhythm is time well spent. Letā€™s build a life of daily devotion!

If you missed the live Zoom, or want to watch it again, click the link below to watch the recording!

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Why should you attend our live webinars?

Attending the webinar LIVE has its benefits: you can add your thoughts, read what others are posting, ask questions, get real-time feedback. Womenā€™s Ministry also offers some great giveaways for live participants. However, watching the recording has its benefits too. It allows viewing at your convenience or when you can get a group together.

Either way, register today! Registering subscribes you to the follow-up email listing the resources mentioned in the webinar and providing links, as appropriate. Registrants will also be first to receive the link to the recording.

This webinar is for anyone who wants to use their God-given influence with purpose intentionally and positivelyā€”especially women who may feel limited by formal roles yet want to make a tremendous impact through service, relationships, and everyday faithfulness.

Join us and rediscover the meaningful, Christ-centered influence God has already placed in your hands.

ā€œYou are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heavenā€ (Matthew 5:13-16).

Attending our webinars offers advantages like being able to ask the panelists your questions and contribute your ideas in the chat (and win some giveaways). Canā€™t be there live? We encourage you to still register so you receive the follow-up e-mail with the recorded link and resources. Watch with a friend or church group and make it an event! Itā€™s the perfect way to start a conversation among sisters in Christ and apply it to your own situation.

Meet our panelists

Rachel Halldorson
HOST | WELS Women’s Ministry Executive Team

Rachel is wife to Wayne (her favorite pastor) and mom to two amazing kids, William and Hosanna. She lives in East Texas where she serves as church secretary and works at the local public school. She also serves on the WELS Womenā€™s Ministry Executive Board as the Congregational Ministries team leader (aka the CONGO team). This team connects women of our synod to resources, offers ministry encouragement to groups and individuals, and provides a platform for women to hear biblical conversation on relevant topics. They do this primarily through Connection Calls and womenā€™s ministry webinars. Meeting fellow sisters in Christ and connecting them with each other by sharing their ideas and gifts is one of Rachelā€™s favorite things to do!

Jen Mueller
PANELIST | Morning Star Lutheran Church, Jackson, Wis.

When it comes to personal Bible study, Jen falls under the “trial and error” category. Sometimes she’s in the Word each day, and other times, she can’t remember the last time she actually opened her Bible. She constantly prays that the Lord strengthens her desire to spend time with her Savior, and that he helps her prioritize her personal time in the Word.

Lou Ann Mokwa
PANELIST | Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupaca, Wis.

Lou Ann Mokwa, wife, mother and grandmother, is a member at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupaca, Wis. There she teaches ladiesā€™ Bible study, sings in the choir, and is a pianist/organist. Through Godā€™s grace and to his glory, Lou Ann has authored Bible studies for women: Esther: Providential Persian Queen; Mary: Providential Earthly Mother of God; and soon, Deborah: Providential Prophetess and Judge (available at NPH). Sisters Exploring the Word (sistersexploringtheword.com) is a website she founded in 2025 to encourage all women to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ by exploring his Word. Daily time in Scripture can transform lives. In modern times, God has blessed us with technology through which we can develop a deeper and more personal devotional life. But the devil prowls, so discernment is pivotal when engaging in this ever-expanding information world.

Laura Falck
PANELIST | Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Germantown, Wis.

Laura has been a member of Bethlehem for 28 years. During those years, she has led a Women’s Bible study, been a Lutheran Girl Pioneer leader, served on various committees, and currently co-chairs Bethlehemā€™s Women’s Ministry. She remains involved in women’s and churchwide Bible studies as well as an in-person prayer group. In recent years, she has developed a passion for serving women in their faith journey. Women supporting women brings tremendous blessings to all involved and totally fits God’s perfect will for our lives!

Moira Schulz
PANELIST | St. Marcus Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wis.

Moira, a pastorā€™s daughter, grew up surrounded by ministry and studying Godā€™s Word. As a 21-year-old graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College and full-time marketing specialist in Waukesha, Wis., she faces the familiar challenge of figuring out how to navigate spiritual habits on her own. Moira yearns to grow closer to God and learn about him at a deeper level, beyond just her upbringing. Sheā€™s excited to enter the many new seasons of life that await by discovering what works and what doesnā€™tā€”and encourage her sisters and Christ in the same.

Resources

Resources for the upcoming webinar, Sacred Rhythms: Building a Life of Daily Devotion, will be available after the webinar occurs Thursday, June 11. For previous webinar resources, take a look at our past webinars.

Podcasts

  • Gospel in Life with Pastor Timothy Keller
  • Discipleship Parenting with Chosen Gen Discipleship Ministry
  • Time of Grace with Pastor Mike Novotny
  • She Reads Truth
  • Podcasts available at 1517.org
  • ā€œThe Notable Podcast,ā€ a ministry of Sure Foundation, with Timothy and Jonathon Bourman
  • ā€œSisters Exploring the Wordā€

Bible Reading Plans

  • The Bible Recap on the Bible App

Books/Commentaries

Apps/WebsitesĀ 

Other

Webinar Chat document
During the webinar, attendees shared a variety of devotional ideas and resources.

Past webinars

Check out our past webinars to learn more and find inspiration! We offer a video recording of each webinar along with resources to help you dive further into each topic.

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