Christmas God, because you came to us as a helpless little baby, we are reminded that each of us, young and old alike, are your children. Through the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ, the Word has been made flesh and light has shattered the … [Continue reading] about prayer: Christmas God
confession: verbs
Call to Confession As we continue the season of Christmas, let us confess our sins, our actions and our inactions, that are contrary to the kingdom of the newborn King. Prayer of Confession (Responsive) Almighty God, The verbs of Psalm 147 … [Continue reading] about confession: verbs
CTW: a new year
A new year begins, and with it new opportunities to preach the Gospel! We give thanks to God for the year past, and look with anticipation at what God will bring in the year to come. God has destined us for adoption as God’s children, the … [Continue reading] about CTW: a new year
illumination: grow in wisdom
Holy God, your Son Jesus Christ grew in wisdom as a child. Send your Spirit to this place that, in the reading of this scripture, we may, too, grow in wisdom by the proclamation of your Word. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, … [Continue reading] about illumination: grow in wisdom
confession: clothe yourselves
Call to Confession Christ has been born and has come before us. Now let us come before him and confess that which we have done that is contrary to his peaceful kingdom on earth. Prayer of Confession We are told by your holy word to … [Continue reading] about confession: clothe yourselves
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