No matter your circumstances today, I pray that you may celebrate the birth of our risen and coming King with expectant hope. May you have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Tag: Advent
Praying Scripture through Advent – 12/19/2021
As we start the fourth week of Advent, I hope you'll join me in praying through part of today's Advent Gospel reading from the Book of Common Prayer.
Praying Scripture through Advent – 12/12/2021
As we start the third week of Advent, I hope you'll join me in praying through today's Advent reading in Isaiah from the Book of Common Prayer.
Praying Scripture through Advent – 12/5/2021
As we start the second week of Advent, I hope you'll join me in praying through today's psalm from the Advent readings in the Book of Common Prayer.
Praying Scripture through Advent – 11/28/2021
Over the next several weeks I will be praying through a number of the Advent readings from the Book of Common Prayer. I hope you'll join me!
Praying Scripture – 12/25/2019
Merry Christmas! Today I pray that your day is filled with wonder and awe at the gift of the Incarnation of our loving God. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a … Continue reading Praying Scripture – 12/25/2019
Praying Scripture – 12/18/2019
As Christmas draws ever closer, we turn to the theme of joy. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the … Continue reading Praying Scripture – 12/18/2019
Praying Scripture – 12/11/2019
Different traditions focus on slightly different themes during Advent. Last week, we focused on hope. This week, we turn to the theme of preparation. A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 NIV Father, we may not … Continue reading Praying Scripture – 12/11/2019
Praying Scripture – 12/4/2019
As usual, I have allowed Advent to sneak up on me. If I'd been planning ahead I would have written some blog posts tying into its themes. Maybe next year. This year, though, I thought that we could pray through some of the traditional Advent readings together for the next four weeks. 6 For to us … Continue reading Praying Scripture – 12/4/2019