"Gradually you will begin to notice God's gentle guidance to choose those things that bring enduring joy." God's Presence …
A Palace in Time: Reflecting on the Need for Sabbath
When I was a little girl, Sundays were really special. We always went to church. Our little Lutheran Church had clear …
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At Home Devotions for Christmas Season
According to the work of researcher Christian Smith, relationships and devotions are the most important contributors to a …
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Digging Deeper: The Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: …
Advent Reflection: Unplugging the Fallacy of Composition
"We can be the first to wait. We might be at a disadvantage. We might not be able to impress the guests as well with our …
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Blue Christmas: Descrption and Service Outline
God, let all of us find some peaceful forgettings and peaceful rememberings, a good friend to listen to our story again, and, at …
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The Real Saint Nick
"Almighty God, in your love you gave your servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and sea: …
Spiritual Disciplines: Inward, Outward, Corporate
Spiritual practices help us see Jesus more clearly. They can help us pay attention to God's grace all around us. The Celebration …
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Digging Deeper: Thanksgiving Day
"And so the power of the Lord’s word enters the soul and enlivens the heart and makes us rejoice in the Lord. This is the most …