Remembering Those Who Bear the Cross
December 5, Saturday – Psalms 20, 21:1–7(8–13), 110:1–5(6–7), 116, 117; Amos 5:18–27; Jude 17–25; Matthew 22:15–22 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) Jesus came to go to the cross. This Advent may we remember those who are bearing the cross for bearing His name....Advent Lament
Advent Lament by Ted VanderEnde December 4, Friday – Psalms 16, 17, 22; Amos 5:1–17; Jude 1–16; Matt. 22:1–14 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) The so-called Lament Psalms are peppered with astonishing questions. At the center of Psalm 77 the psalmist raises...Warnings, Calls, and Promises
In every one of today’s readings there is a call to repentance and righteous living, and a promise of salvation to those who heed the call.
Getting Ready for Christmas Day
Advent is a time for us to prepare ourselves for his coming, and the day will face him. In short, it is the time for us to get ready for Christmas.
