On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. (Luke 24:1) the first day: walking with heavy loads and burdened hearts to the place His breathless body lay. every hour seemed so still since that dark day. but now, …
The Glory
Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there. (Luke 23:32-33) without fanfare, the King of Glory is pinned with gory force upon the beams of wood. the people watch with voiceless stares. the sneering rulers speak …
Sprouting Glory: A Christmas reflection
Dusty, the longing rises from the ground, a small leafy sprout breaking from the stump. Where the green is, eyes look in wonder, as hope grows from sprout to sapling. The earth, scorched with anger and loss, ignores at first, but cannot fail to notice, amidst the ashen landscape, as first leaves and buds begin …
A Prayer of Irenaeus of Lyon
I appeal to you, Lord, God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob and Israel, You the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Infinitely merciful as You are, it is Your will that we should learn to know You. You made heaven and earth, You rule supreme over all that is. You are the …
Praying with Paul: Ephesians 1 [30 Days of Prayer]
“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” (Ephesians 1:15-16) There are two exemplary prayers of Paul in the letter known as Ephesians. The first prayer arises in 1:15-23 …
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Matthew Erickson 