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...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 23, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Eisenhower and The Magnificat by Susan Ridgell December 23, Wednesday – Psalms 72, 111, 113; 2 Samuel 7:1–17; Titus 2:11–3:8a; Luke 1:39–48a(48b–56) (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) Mary heard the unbelievable news from the Angel Gabriel. She replied, “How can...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 22, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Two Annunciations by Lauren Whitnah December 22, Tuesday – Psalms 66, 67, 116, 117; 1 Samuel 2:1b–10; Titus 2:1–10; Luke 1:26–38 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) When I was twenty I got a passport, packed my bags, said goodbye to my family, and moved abroad....
by Jack King | Dec 20, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Mary Consoles Eve by Rev. Jack King December 20, Sunday – Psalms 24, 29, 8, 84; Gen. 3:8–15; Rev. 12:1–10; John 3:16–21 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) Eve and Mary will be united forever. After the Fall, in the moment of Eve’s shame and the announcement of...
