Category Archives: Comfort & Joy
4th Sunday in Advent
O Lord, raise up (we pray Thee) Thy power, and come among us, and with great might succor us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set … Continue reading
Putting “Christ” back in Christmas
Just a brief reminder of what this blessed season should really be all about ~ “Forgotten Christmas” is a program started by Gospel for Asia, a Christian group dedicated to carrying out the Great Commission* on that continent. … Continue reading
3rd Sunday in Advent
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at Thy first coming didst send Thy messenger to prepare Thy way before Thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of Thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready Thy way, by turning … Continue reading
Bringing goodness out of destruction
Good to know that the fallout from Ferguson isn’t ALL bad. In fact, this story about Terrence Williams is downright inspiring 🙂 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those … Continue reading
A little Christmas tune…
Love a cappella! ~ Pentatonix, an a cappella music group consisting of five members, published a cover of “That’s Christmas to Me” on Nov. 18 to rave reviews on the Internet Awwww…. 🙂 Video via the Blaze
2nd Sunday in Advent
Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of Thy holy Word, … Continue reading
1st Sunday in Advent
Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which Thy Son, Jesus Christ came to visit us in … Continue reading
Creation Meditations
Maybe it’s just me… Marveling at the vast splendor and variety of our beautiful world, I often wonder how any serious contemplation of nature can fail to stir belief in a Creator? For since the creation of the world His … Continue reading
Time to pack your shoeboxes!
Yes, it’s that’s time of year again: Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. National Collection Week is November 17-24 ~ This is really a wonderful cause, with as much fun in the giving as there is in the receiving!


