Tag: Advent

Revised Common Lectionary Micah 5:2–5a Psalm 80:1–7 Hebrews 10:5–10 Luke 1:39–45 (46–55) This is the fourth post in an Avent Series. See the introduction here. In all the hustle and noise of the Christmas season, peace is hard to find.…

Revised Common Lectionary Zephaniah 3:14–20 Isaiah 12:2–6 Philippians 4:4–7 Luke 3:7–18 This is the third post in a four-part series. See the introduction here. Rejoice. Give thanks. Raise your hands in praise. Be joyful. These exhortations are hard for many…

Revised Common Lectionary: Advent Week 1 Jeremiah 33:14–16 Psalm 25:1–10 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13 Luke 21:25–36 This is the first post of four-part series.  Read the series introduction here. What do you expect? Standing on a high place with a great view,…

With Thanksgiving feasts stored away in left-over containers and our turkey hangovers finally beginning to break like dissipating fog, it is Christmas time. Trees and lights go up, halls get decked with holly, and romantics wait under the hung mistletoe.…