by Erin Webmaster | Dec 3, 2016 | Devotions
People, look East. The time is near Of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, Trim the hearth and set the table. People, look east and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the way. Today’s hymn was written by Eleanor Farjeon, who was also the...
by Erin Webmaster | Dec 2, 2016 | Devotions
O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! This beautiful hymn was written in the twelfth century and was probably first sung by monks as a...
by Erin Webmaster | Dec 1, 2016 | Devotions
(Today begins a daily series of Advent devotions that I have written about some of the hymns and carols we sing at this time of year. Each devotion highlights a hymn, with some short thoughts, a point to ponder, and a prayer. I’ll also include a Youtube link to...
by Erin Webmaster | Nov 16, 2016 | Devotions
Mark 1:10-11 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (NIV) A couple of days ago, I reminded...
by Erin Webmaster | Nov 9, 2016 | Devotions
Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) We all woke up to a different world today. For some folks, it appears to be a new beginning; for others, it seems like...
