Isaiah 35:1-1035:1 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus 35:2 it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,… Continue reading

Read the Psalm selection from yesterday again. Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, comfort my people,    says your God.Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,    and proclaim to herthat her hard service has been completed,    that her sin has been paid for,that she has received from the Lord’s hand    double… Continue reading

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Of Solomon. Endow the king with your justice, O God,    the royal son with your righteousness.May he judge your people in righteousness,    your afflicted ones with justice. May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,    the hills the fruit of… Continue reading

Download Advent Readings Avent Readings First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2016 Monday (November 28, 2016): Psalm 124; Genesis 8:1-19; Romans 6:1-11 Tuesday (November 29, 2016): Psalm 124; Genesis 9:1-17; Hebrews 11:32-40 Wednesday (November 30, 2016): Psalm 124; Isaiah 54:1-10;… Continue reading

  "Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands." – Proverbs 14:1 Are you a builder or a destroyer? Keep in mind that whatever you do in this regard, it is to your… Continue reading

Are you optimistic? The Online Etymology Dictionary is my friend, confirming my quasi-informed suspicions about words and their origins such as "optimism." When I say I am optimistic, I want to know that what I think I mean is what… Continue reading

I am in a hurry. I do not like wasting time. Do you? Killing time seems pretty violent and not very life-affirming. How much time do you have? Not much? You cannot possibly do nothing. Breathing is something. So, how… Continue reading

  Here is a little formula for saying what you want to say: S.A.Y.- I.T.   S – Search your own heart and mind for what you really want to convey. A – Assess your audience so that you can… Continue reading

The burden of glory is in its weight.Doxa drives us to the depths.How deep can I plunge given this?Hot, light air occupies cracks and crevicesof my soul?I more likely float than plumb the depths. To do other requires the weight,the DoxaWord… Continue reading