Come, Spirit of Truth,and guide us in all truth.As we read and meditate on this scripture,help us hear and receive the Word of God,for Christ’s glory. Amen. submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams (he/him), Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, … [Continue reading] about Illumination: Spirit of Truth
Confession: We Refuse to Share Compassion
God of wonders,you are always ready to heal and restore.We confess that we have refused to share your compassion,searching instead for ways to blame others for their problems.We have rejected your grace. Forgive us.Help us to recognize the truth … [Continue reading] about Confession: We Refuse to Share Compassion
Litany: Long Nights of Advent
We come before God in this season of long nights, awaiting the renewing celebration of your birth responding to each intercession with “even now you are making all things new Creator God, Advent reminds us that you built our world to move in … [Continue reading] about Litany: Long Nights of Advent
Confession: Put away bitterness and anger
Let us confess our sins remembering words from the letter to the Ephesians. Paul wrote, “putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another.” Lord, sometimes we speak truth but only to injure … [Continue reading] about Confession: Put away bitterness and anger
Confession: fear and courage
Call to Reconciliation We come to this moment with our own personal baggage, our histories, our experiences. God invites us to come as we are, and unburden ourselves of our past and know that we are forgiven. Let us … [Continue reading] about Confession: fear and courage
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