Why are the nations in an uproar? * Why do the peoples mutter empty threats?Why do the kings of the earth rise up in revolt,and the princes plot together, * against the LORD and against his Anointed?[PSALM 2:1-2] ADVENT DAILY OFFICE READINGSAM Psalm 1, 2, 3; PM Psalm 4, 7Amos 2:6-16; 2 Pet. 1:1-11; Matt. 21:1-11 For today’s reflectionContinueContinue reading “ADVENT 2025 – DAY TWO”
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A CALMNESS IN CASCADE VALLEY
Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.Praise him, heaven of heavens, and you waters above the heavens.Let them praise the Name of the LORD; for he commanded, and they were created.[Psalm 148:3-5, BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, p. 805-806] Since I’ve been spending a lot of time in Akron for a varietyContinueContinue reading “A CALMNESS IN CASCADE VALLEY”
Welcome to Advent
Sunday, December 1, 2024Jeremiah 33:14-161 Thessalonians 3:9-13Luke 21:25-36Psalm 25:1-9 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.Psalm 25:6 Welcome to Advent! Last year at this time I was fully retired with only an occasional Sunday supply responsibility. In orderContinueContinue reading “Welcome to Advent”