The Ox and Hee-Haw of the Donkey Lectionary 9 December 2018 Second Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 Text to Life It is hard for us to appreciate how our ancestors were confronted on a daily basis by a world filled with hostile...
One of the hardest things for preachers each year is to make the holidays “fresh”. Sometimes this may involve looking for a new metaphor. For this, look to your context and culture. Often, you can find a fresh metaphor that can connect you to the scriptures, and...
1. O Mercy Divine, How couldst Thou incline, My God, to become such an infant as mine? 2. What a wonder of grace, The Ancient of Days Is found in the likeness of Adam’s frail race! 3 He comes from on high, Who...
Not A Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem by Adam Hamilton –Review by Teri Hyrkas December has arrived and with it comes the season of Advent. Each week, the excitement, elation, and joyful preparations increase for Christmas — and apprehensions,...
