“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith.” – 1 Peter 5:8-9 Our short text from Saint Peter’s first … Read More
The Blood of the eternal Covenant – Nightsong Homily 2
“Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you … Read More
Come to me – Nightsong Homily 1
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Let’s consider for a few moments this verse from Matthew 11 by reflecting on its 3 parts. The first … Read More
Light in the Darkness
Every year I am impressed (even surprised) by how early it gets dark in Berlin in the winter months. Yesterday at 4:30pm, it was darker than it is at 9:30pm in the summer, and we … Read More
“Reversed Thunder”
On Sunday, as we considered what it means to pray in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18), I referenced a poem entitled, “Prayer,” by pastor/poet George Herbert (1593-1633). I include it below in its entirety for your … Read More
. . . in all circumstances
In Germany, today has been a normal gray November Thursday. In the USA, Americans are waking up to a national Thanksgiving Day holiday. In both places, however, there is a great deal of frustration that … Read More
A true Advent?
At this time last year, people were beginning to look forward to 2020. Many couldn’t help but imagine it would be special year of “vision,” since 20/20 is the way opticians describe perfect sight. (People … Read More
An extended Advent?
Yesterday’s announcement from Chancellor Merkel that Germany is entering another lock-down for the month of November was, more or less, expected, given the headlines of similar announcements around Europe, but it is discouraging, nonetheless. We … Read More
Want Peace? Be Thankful
Fear and anxiety are natural reactions to pestilence, sickness, tragedy, financial loss and other uncertainty. In fact, they may be appropriate reactions. Those who do not acknowledge God have no reason not to panic whenever … Read More
10,000 Days
Another rainy dreary day in Berlin, today, and I’m feeling a bit contemplative on what is supposed to be an off-day for me. The fact that we are already well into the third month of … Read More