In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moanEarth stood hard as iron, water like a stoneSnow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snowIn the bleak midwinter, long ago[Christina Georgina Rosetti /c. 1872] DAILY OFFICE READINGS – January 27, 2026AM Psalm 45; PM Psalm 47, 48Gen. 15:1-11,17-21; Heb. 9:1-14; John 5:1-18 I took the feature photo above in NovemberContinueContinue reading “IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER”
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HOPE AMIDST THE HARSHNESS
In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge;let me never be put to shame;deliver me in your righteousness.Incline your ear to me;make haste to deliver me.Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe,for you are my crag and my stronghold;for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.Take me out ofContinueContinue reading “HOPE AMIDST THE HARSHNESS”
MY PEACE (PRIZE) I GIVE TO YOU
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.[JOHN 14:27] DAILY OFFICE LECTIONARY – JANUARY 21, 2026AM Psalm 38; PM Psalm 119:25-48Gen. 9:18-29; Heb. 6:1-12; John 3:22-36 I was out of town overContinueContinue reading “MY PEACE (PRIZE) I GIVE TO YOU”