Special Seasons of Worship
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Sunday, December 18th, 2011She brought forth her first-born Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord [...]
The Resurrection and the Passover-Just a Few Thoughts
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5) In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might [...]
Lenten “Sacrifice” in the 21st Century–What’s Missing?
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011“For Janis Galvin, fasting for Lent has long meant saying no to candy for the 40 days before Easter. But when the season begins this year on March 9, it’s apt to mean something more: walking when she’d rather drive…or turning the thermostat way down. Galvin, an Episcopalian, will join with about 1,000 others who’ve [...]
A Son Is Given–Birth Announcements in the OT
Friday, December 17th, 2010“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a [...]
Celebrating CHRISTmas
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010“Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents,” grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. “It’s so dreadful to be poor!” sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress.—-(Chapter 1, “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott) “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. [...]
Giving Thanks
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:4) …in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day here in the US. Although we vaguely give lip-service to [...]
Christ, Our Passover
Thursday, March 25th, 2010Therefore, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” (1 [...]
On the First Day of Christmas…
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009“On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids a-milking, 7 swans a-swimming, 6 geese a-laying, five gold rings, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtledoves, and a Partridge in a pear tree.–Old Irish Carol Growing [...]
Let Loving Hearts Enthrone Him
Thursday, December 17th, 2009So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh; come peasant, king to own Him; The King of Kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him.–”What Child is This” Satan knew since the time written of in Genesis 3 (“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it [...]
Let Your Light Shine at Christmas
Monday, December 7th, 2009“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) “…Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44) I have received several e-mails so [...]
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