by Thomas Ryden | Dec 30, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Cry Out to God by Kelly Floyd December 30, Wednesday – Psalm 20, 21:1–7(8–14), 23, 27; 1 Kings 17:17–24; 3 John 1–15; John 4:46–54 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) King David praises God for His goodness hearing our cries unending blessings (even our hearts...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 29, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Light in the Dark by Hal Ernest December 29, Tuesday – 18:1–20, 18:21–50, 2 Samuel 23:13–17b, 2 John 1–13 , John 2:1–11 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) The following introduction was one I recited in a Christmastime service in 1955 at the First Presbyterian...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 25, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
The Nativity by Louis Cretey The Surprise Party Christmas appears like a midnight surprise Angels ignite shadowy skies. A voice heard in the winter cold, “God is young but man is old.” Joseph and Mary put to the test Tired and aching but nowhere to rest. The cold...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 24, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Adoration of the Shepherds by Gerard Van Honthorst (1622) The Nativity of the Son by Rev. Jack King John 1.1-14 Tonight we greet one another with the words, ‘Merry Christmas!’ It’s a lovely and good greeting. We wish one another peace and joy at this time of year, and...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 24, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Liberation Day Rev. David Freels December 24, Thursday, Christmas Eve – Psalms — 45, 46; Gal. 3:23–4:7; Matt. 1:18–25 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way…” Matthew 1:1 My usual list of Christmas movies is...
