Nativity by John Donne Immensity cloistered in thy dear womb, Now leaves His well-belov’d imprisonment, There He hath made Himself to His intent Weak enough, now into the world to come; But O, for thee, for Him, hath the inn no room? Yet lay Him in this Continue Reading
December 2, 2012
In the Fullness of Time and the Wonder of Christmas (Galatians 4:4)—The First Sunday in Advent
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4 ESV). Is there anything more remarkably beautiful than seeing the glistening eyes of a child filled with wonder as she looks upon a Continue Reading
November 27, 2012 7 Comments
Advent Readings and Lightings: Pastoral Preparations for the Coming Season
I wanted to give an aid for congregations and pastors, particularly those in free church backgrounds, who want to move away from the commercialization of the season to focus on the Incarnation. That is a hard sell to be sure. But the way to do it is Continue Reading
December 3, 2011 Leave a Comment
When Heaven Came Down: Wondrous story, Ancient and yet it Remains Forever New
It is our joy to share this song, When Heaven Came Down as a gift. I wrote this song as the fist entry on a Christmas album that we are working on for next year. The song is a shorter version of a three-movement festive, contemplative listening experience Continue Reading
December 6, 2007 Leave a Comment
An Advent Series with Order of Worship, Readings, Lighting, sermon series, and Quotes
The Once and Future Christmas: An Advent Worship and Sermon Series I have found that, for many pastors and worship leaders, preparation for Advent and Christmas begins during this time. I trust the following could be of some help. This Advent Continue Reading
