Strong God, To whom can we compare our God? Who is your equal? You created the heavens, the starry host, and call for the each of them by name. Because of your great power and mighty strength, no one is missing. Only you have measured waters, marked off heavens, heldContinue Reading
God says to us: “Awake, awake, O Son or Daughter! Clothe yourself with strength! Put on your garments of splendor. The uncircumcised and defiled will not bother you again. Shake off your dust. Rise up and sit enthroned. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, Daughter. This is whatContinue Reading
Strong and Mighty God, We sing of the goodness and lovingkindness of the Lord forever; with our mouths we will make known Your faithfulness from generation to generation. Goodness and lovingkindness are built up forever; you establish your unchangeable and majestic faithfulness. You have made covenants with your people; the heavens praise your wonders,Continue Reading
Stronghold and Rock of our Refuge, We thank you that you created this world as good and that you have defined right and wrong. We thank you that by the shed blood of Christ and the empowerment of Holy Spirit we can live – truly live – this abundant lifeContinue Reading
Last week in a conversation on a blog about valuing human life, this comment was made about Jesus and the Golden Rule: “Him who coined the phrase, as well as thousands of other philosophers across time, societies, continents and history….” My understanding of Jesus is that he’s not just anotherContinue Reading
After finally working my way through the Psalms, I started Paul’s letter to the Romans because I want to better understand my theology of salvation. Romans has been a faster and less exhausting journey than I thought it might be. Actually, last night Paul was actually downright pastoral! I’ve beenContinue Reading
When darkness falls and sorrow finds me This joy I know comes in the morning When all seems lost and strength is fading This hope I’ve found is everlasting, everlasting Now faith is here and strength is rising This grace You’ve shown is so amazing, so amazing Our God has come to saveContinue Reading
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray thatContinue Reading