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
Advent Devotion – Thursday, December 12, 2019
4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that together you … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Thursday, December 12, 2019
Advent Devotion – Wednesday, December 11, 2019
As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. 9 … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Advent Devotion – Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. 9 Beloved, do not grumble … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Advent Devotion – Monday, December 9, 2019
Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. 4 Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. Isaiah 35:3-4 [NRSV] We often think of Advent as a time of waiting. But it is also a time of action as told us in the … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Monday, December 9, 2019
Advent Collect – December 6, 2019
A collect is a ‘collective’ prayer by the people. It is one we say together with a unified heart and spirit. Will you join me in this prayer? Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warning and forsake … Continue reading Advent Collect – December 6, 2019
