Pre-Lent 2024 I am posting this on the wrong liturgical day, rather than feast of the baptism of Jesus on January 8th. I decided to wait. Mainly because it would be further from the Epiphany, the second part of my look at the Godhead and humanity being entwined in Jesus, and also because Jesus' baptism …
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Thanks—Psalm 107
Book 5 of the Psalms, comprising Psalms 107 to 150, opens with a glorious song of gratitude and concludes with five exuberant hymns of praise. This section starts off on an exceptionally positive note, as it overflows with expressions of thankfulness for the numerous ways in which God lavishes His blessings upon us. From start …
The King—Psalm 72
The last song in the second book of Psalms is a song of praise. It is a royal song talking about the kings of Israel ruling the whole world. Why should a white man like me think this is a good thing? The kings of Israel were not white. |-o0o-| Psalms in Book 2 are …
Hope—Psalm 71
In the 1975 TV documentary "Cracked Actor," the legendary David Bowie shows off his artistic flair by scissor-kicking phrases from magazines. He then rearranges those snipped-out words to create songs. Talk about magazine magic! And guess what? It turns out that Psalm 71 is a total rockstar compilation of phrases pulled from the other Psalms*. …
Blessing—Psalm 67
Psalm 67 could be a modern worship song. It's like the psalmist took some seriously inspiring words from Numbers 26:24-25, where it's all about the Lord blessing and keeping you, making His face shine upon you and being all gracious and stuff. This psalm even has a chorus! Rock on! |-o0o-| Psalms in Book 2 …
Come and see, come and hear-Psalm 66
It's Epiphany, a wonderful moment to celebrate the arrival of Jesus, who brought light to everyone, without exception. Yes, that means you too! Embrace this joyous occasion and bask in the universal love and illumination that Jesus bestowed upon all people. Psalm 66 is a song of praise in the psalter, where most of the …
Are you in?
Epiphany The journey of the Magi by James Tissot 1806 - 1902Shared via Wikimedia Commons. 60 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.2 For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples;but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you.3 And nations shall come to your light, and …
Resolutions 2024
Happy New Year Four years ago, I made a hopeful declaration that 2020 would be a year dedicated to worship. Little did I know that our world would face unprecedented challenges. Within just three months, churches were forced to close their doors worldwide, as a necessary measure to curb the spread of a new disease …
Incarnation
Christmas 2023 A typical Christmas scene. A wooden building with straw on the floor. To the right are three men wearing crowns, the one at the front is kneeling presenting his gift. To the left are two boys, probably playing shepherds. In the centre are a couple, a young woman in blue and a man …
Lectio Divina—Conclusion
Advent 2023—Lectio Divina part 9 This Advent I am going to look at the practice of Lectio Divina, mostly because it is my favourite form of prayer and meditation. Lectio Divina means "Divine Reading" in Latin. It is a systematic way of reading the Bible dating back to the early centuries of the Christian church. …
Making an ass of myself 