Merry Christmas! This is the reason we celebrate. Fra Angelico, The Annunciation; tempera on wood; between 1433 and 1434. Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on …
John Donne, “Annunciation” [Poetry for Advent]
I’ve enjoyed posting poetry series themed around the Christian year in recent years (see “Poetry for Lent,” “Poetry for Easter,“ and "Poetry for Ordinary Time"). I will continue that theme at this time of year with a series called “Poetry for Advent.” Advent explores both the first advent of Christ in the past, which we …
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Holy Spirit Hovers Electric: a poem based on Luke 1:26-38
"The angel answered, 'The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.'" (Luke 1:35) The Holy Spirit hovering overthe wombs of two unknown women. Unknownto the world's fame yet to God truly known. …
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Mary, Rejoicing in God’s Mercy and Love
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.” (Luke 1:46-48) “Love is blind.” At least, that is how the saying goes. The phrase means that when love is in …
“My Soul Glorifies the Lord” (Magnificat)
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our journey of Advent and preaching series entitled "Canticles of Christmas" This second week of the series Kelly Erickson preached from Luke 1:46-55 on Mary's song of praise in light of Gabriel's announcement that we explored last week. You can find the message outline and video below. You …
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Matthew Erickson 