by Thomas Ryden | Dec 14, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Awaiting the Glory by Madison Randolph December 14, 2015, Monday – Psalms 41, 52, 44; Zech. 1:7–17; Rev. 3:7–13; Matt. 24:15–31 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) In this season of waiting, we are called to reflection and repentance. Father Laird mentioned in...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 13, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Holy Fire by Rev. Doug Floyd December 13, Sunday – Psalms 63:1–8(9–11), 98, 103; Amos 9:11–15; 2 Thess. 2:1–3, 13–17; John 5:30–47 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) “The Lord comes roaring out of Zion.” The shepherds weep. The mountains wither. It is a dreadful...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 11, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Advent Joy by Michelle Bickers December 11, Friday – Psalms 31, 35; Haggai 1:1–15; Rev. 2:18–29; Matt. 23:27–39 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) Trudging up the leaf-covered driveway, trying to avoid stepping on the rain-soaked sod, I flip through the mail. ...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 10, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Delight in the Lord by Greg Johnson December 10, Thursday – Psalms 37:1–18, 37:19–42; Amos 9:1–10; Rev. 2:8–17; Matt. 23:13–26 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 War in the...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 9, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
Humble Yourself by Thomas Ryden December 9, Wednesday – Psalms 38, 119:25–48; Amos 8; Revelation 1:17-2:11; Matthew 23:1-12 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) During the season of Advent, I often think about the “good news of great joy” that the angel declares...
by Thomas Ryden | Dec 8, 2015 | Advent/Christmas 2015
I Stand Amazed By Diane Johnson December 8, Tuesday – Psalms 26, 28 v 36, 39; Amos 7:10–17; Revelation 1:9–16; Matt. 22:34–46 (ESV Daily Office Readings Online) Oh, save your people and bless your heritage! Be their shepherd and carry them forever. Psalms...
