Beloved in Christ, this Sunday before Christmas, it is our duty and delight to prepare ourselves to hear agan the message of the angels, and to go in heart and mind to Bethlehem, and see tis thing which is come to pass, and the Babe lying in a manger. Therefore let us hear again from…
It is getting more and more difficult, Lord, for us to keep our attention on the holy things. Our lives are caught up in the planning, parties, gifts, and other such things. We get side-tracked too easily and exhausted, we fall into restless sleep. The cries of those in need abound and we are overwhelmed…
Lord of all, we become so focused on ourselves sometimes that wedo not see the beauty and hope in front of us. We all face certainhardships in our lives, and we don’t always ask for help orguidance from you, Immanuel, God with us. Help us in ourhardship and selfish ways, O God, as only you…
You are our God, and we are your people and we are grateful thatyou have called us your own. You have set us in the company ofSaints past and present among those who have made bold witnessto your goodness and truth. Your Word opens up a new futurewhere we can see forward. Write the stories…