He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and put their trust in him.
I’m big on new songs. Old songs too, but there’s nothin’ like …
Archive for December, 2008
10 Great New Songs
Feast of the Holy Family
During Christmas, we think a lot about family. For some, this focus is painful and difficult. We lift you up to the Lord.
For others, it generates joy and thanksgiving.
For the family of Jesus, well, Christmas was an ordeal: …
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Prayer Appointed for the Week
Purify my conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in me a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
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The Bleak Midwinter 2
We’re in a deep freeze here in Colorado. It snowed overnight a few days ago, and on that same night, the temps dropped below zero and stayed that way for several days.
I like all of this for several reasons:…
Third Sunday in Advent
The prayer appointed for the week
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through
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Third Advent Devo
Here is the third in the series of written reflections by John Weborg.
Also. You may be interested in this news story:
YAKIMA, WA (December 12, 2008) – An influx of Swedish immigrants to
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Weborg’s Advent Devos
Don’t miss this series of written reflections by John Weborg.
Advent week one: Holiday time and fullness of time
Advent week two: Advent: Hard Sayings: God With Us!
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Register for Connection
Don’t forget to register for Connection— the pre-Midwinter conference for those who serve in worship arts, youth ministry (YWC) and ministries of compassion/mercy/justice (CMJ). We’ll be together for general sessions in the Grand Ballroom– with great speakers, worship …
The Bleak Midwinter
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Written on December 8th, 2008
Filed under: Music, Order of Worship, Style of Worship, Theology
Filed under: Music, Order of Worship, Style of Worship, Theology
I’ve heard these reasons for not singing traditional advent music:
- The songs are depressing
- Most people don’t know they are seasonal, and would not make that connection in worship
- The songs are unfamiliar
- The Christmas songs are so good, it’s
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