Category Archives: Advent

LIFTING UP THE LOWLY

[God] has shown strength with his arm;   he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,   and lifted up the lowly;he has filled the hungry with good things,   and sent the rich away empty[Luke 1:51-53 NRSV] One of the most impactful essays I’ve ever readContinueContinue reading “LIFTING UP THE LOWLY”

REJOICE

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mindsContinueContinue reading “REJOICE”

RIGHTEOUS PEACE, GODLY GLORY

Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem,   and put on for ever the beauty of the glory from God.Put on the robe of the righteousness that comes from God;   put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting;for God will show your splendor everywhere under heaven.For God will give you evermoreContinueContinue reading “RIGHTEOUS PEACE, GODLY GLORY”