While I wait for the Rankin home to stir, a thought on the Christmas Day Gospel reading from the Book of Common Prayer: John 3:36 – “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not
Christmas, Doctrine and a Flourishing Christian life
(This post originated just prior to Christmas 2009. It still seems relevant, so I’m reposting.) In my prayer time the other day I was pondering Psalm 43:3, “O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let
Tumulti Adventum (or Advent Frustration)
Advent may be one of the most difficult of church seasons to observe. Every year we feel various pressures to skip it and go straight to Christmas. People love singing Christmas carols, but the Advent hymns? Not so much. It
A Prophetic Reminder from a Christmas Past
Well, I have taken quite a vacation from blogging, but for good reason, I hope. I’ve been working on a book manuscript and have submitted a proposal to a publisher. I’m waiting to hear. But I’ve been thinking about this
Christmas, Doctrinal Truth and Human Flourishing
(This post originated just prior to Christmas 2009. It still seems relevant, so I’m reposting.) In my prayer time the other day I was pondering Psalm 43:3, “O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let