ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who of thy great mercy didst save Noah and his family in the ark from perishing by water; and also didst safely lead the children of Israel thy people through the Red Sea, figuring thereby thy holy Baptism, and by the Baptism of thy well...
On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books by Karen Swallow Prior –Review by Teri Hyrkas Do you like to start the New Year with a consequential book? If so, allow me to recommend a title that I think would be a worthy choice for 2019...
Follow the Jesus Star Lectionary 6 January 2019 The Epiphany of Our Lord Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text to Life Today is Epiphany, the last day of the Twelve Days of Christmas we call Christmastide. It’s the day when the Star of...
Sealed and Sanctified Story Lectionary 6 January 2019 The Magi Visit Bethlehem The Priest of God Most High Melchizedek (Genesis 14) Joseph is Given Asenath Daughter of Potiphera the Egyptian Priest of On to be His Wife (Genesis 41:41-52) and They Bear Ephraim and...
A Beautiful Constraint By Adam Morgan Book Review –by Vern Hyndman Constraints have always rankled me, chaffing my sensibility like rough iron manacles. Whenever possible, I have reduced the constraints in my life, always leaning towards the open range of...