21 Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. Matthew 2:21 NRSV Faithfulness is a learned trait. It is like a muscle in which the more it is used the stronger it becomes. You wouldn't think about running a marathon without proper training [at least I … Continue reading A Faithful 2020 Begins Now
Christmas Collect
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ to whom with you … Continue reading Christmas Collect
Twelve Days of Christmas
Twelve Days of Christmas is more than a song. It is part of the Christian calendar beginning with Christmas Day and ending on Epiphany Day. Imagine what advertisers could do with that if they ever got wind of the twelve days! I'm personally glad it is hidden from the mass marketers. It gives us space to … Continue reading Twelve Days of Christmas
Advent Prayer – Friday, December 20, 2019
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. … Continue reading Advent Prayer – Friday, December 20, 2019
Advent Devotion – Thursday, December 19, 2019
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3 the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be Son of God with … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Thursday, December 19, 2019
Advent Devotion – Monday, December 16, 2019
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 NRSV The sign given by God is as old as the human race. A child being born is the foundation of how humanity continues...literally! And yet, it … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Monday, December 16, 2019
Third Sunday in Advent Collect
A collect is a collective prayer prayed by the people of God for themselves and others. These are weekly prayers tuned to the Christian calendar in theme and tone. Would you join me in praying this prayer? Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely … Continue reading Third Sunday in Advent Collect
