Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Isaiah 9:1-7 “Lord have mercy” is a breath prayer that prays in me continuously. Everywhere I look, everything I read and hear I’m calling on the merciful presence of Christ. Breathing this prayer keeps me from choosing other responses that would be much less helpful. 😉 Jesus was the incarnation …
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:38 Mary “literally” embodies the obedient presence of Christ. Not only did she say yes to God, but she carried in her body the One who later was obedient to death on the cross. (Phil. 2:8) How are you doing …
Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Isaiah 40:1-11, 28-31 Your God says, “Comfort, comfort my people. Speak kindly to Jerusalem … Isaiah 40 ERV What does it mean to “speak kindly”? Have you experienced the presence of Christ as kind? If the lovingkindness of God leads us to repentance (Romans 2:4), it may be that kindness is more about …
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Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Matthew 1:18-25 An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him …
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Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Isaiah 61:1-4 …to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,the oil of joy instead of mourning,and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. (from Isaiah 61:2-4) Advent Week 3 I need some oil, how about you? Christ bringing “the oil of …