A Jewish boy – a divine Son. He comes.Immanuel, God with us. Waiting in Mary’s womb.Immanuel. He would breathe earths air. He would walk this soil. He would live – here.Immanuel. He would speak as a prophet. He would instruct and learn out of His experience as...
I have been musing a lot lately on this quote from Walter Brueggemann, “The prophetic tasks of the church are to tell the truth in a society that lives in illusion, grieve in a society that practices denial, and express hope in a society that lives in...
Lately we have found ourselves in a number of prayer meetings, representing different settings, as well as different facets of the church. In all these interactions there is a clear sense of awakening to prayer. We have helped host and been participants in...
The Thorn Bush Will Bow /David Ruis To all those who mournBeauty crowns your headThere is precious oilThat makes the spirit glad againA sacrifice of praiseA fragrant offeringSing your lament Salvation is near at handTo all those who longA crown of justice waits...
This is the last day of Lent in the Church Calendar in the West. We’ve observed Good Friday and today is what is known as Sabbatum Sanctum (Holy Saturday) or Black Saturday, the culmination of Holy Week. Tomorrow is Easter, the first day of Eastertide. For...
