It’s a great story, this “Miracle on the Hudson.” It speaks of our reverence for life, courage, discipline, team work. I hope we might reflect it in the church.
Gordon MacDonald posted a reflection on, what he calls, the miracle …
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Gordon MacDonald Reflects on Plane Crash
Prayer for the Week
Written on January 12th, 2009 by Katherine Martinez
Categories: Church Year, Formation, Liturgy, Prayer
Categories: Church Year, Formation, Liturgy, Prayer
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed
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Planes Trains and Automobiles
I just bought Dave (my husband) a plane ticket to Chicago for Connection and part of Midwinter Conference. Dave’s running sound for the alternative worship sessions (morning and evening prayers in 3 different traditions). Here’s the news: airfares are still …
Praying in Public 1
I would like a shot at writing the invocation for Barack Obama’s inauguration. Alas. I was not asked. So I’ve been thinking about it. What would I write and say, if this were my task?
Question for you. As worship …
10 Great New Songs
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 …
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: …
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 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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The Bleak Midwinter
Written on December 8th, 2008 by Katherine Martinez
Categories: Music, Order of Worship, Style of Worship, Theology
Categories: 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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