Tag: God
-
The Beatitudes and the Multitudes – Introduction
You may not have thought of the beatitudes as a teaching related to preparation for Christmas (Advent), but by intention of the Spirit that is exactly what is on my heart. The usual Christmas liturgy of church begins just after the following genealogy of Jesus Christ (which we tend to skip over, just like those…
Written by
-
A Calm with the Storm
Take note of the calm following a storm of winter. A God-imposed calm in the places of hustle and bustle stills the plans and activities of man. Snow covers the streets and does not relent. His blanket of purity glistens upon the rooftops and signposts. Innumerable distinct flakes of cleansing whiteness fall on all creation…
Written by
-
We Gather Together
Perhaps you know the Thanksgiving hymn, “We Gather Together.” Look to the lyrics of the hymn of thanks and give thought to them: 1. We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; he chastens and hastens his will to make known. The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing. Sing praises to his name, he forgets…
Written by
