By Jessica McKillip The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear?Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong?Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the …
Common Themes
Like many of you, I'm looking forward to diving deeper into the little book of Habakkuk this session. With just a little under 60 verses total, this poetic prophecy can easily be overlooked. Yet, its kernel truth is quoted three times in the New Testament and its themes are ones that are relevant thousands of …
It’s Not Too Late
Our first Equip Her class of the winter season starts in just 3 days! It's not too late to register, though. Whether you are planning to join our Sunday morning or our Tuesday morning session, you still have time to get your spot. Just click on the appropriate registration link below, and we'll see you …
New Year, New Study
The first week of a new year is a great time to set goals and get back into routine with a renewed determination. I've done my fair share of that this week. What I have not done is take down my Christmas decorations. Anybody with me? I know there is a large group of you …
What Child Is This?
By Mary Wenzl The Christmas carol, “What Child is This,” has been my favorite carol since I was a little girl. I loved the melodious tune and the words. I sing in the alto range, and the song usually has a lovely harmony part that is easy for me to sing. It was one of the first …
O Come All Ye Faithful
By Katie Kafka I find myself meditating on the words of this familiar Christmas Carol and appreciate how the progression of the song brings me to a meaningful mindset during Advent season. Journeying through the lyric brings essential words to the heart of a Christian not only during Christmas time, but also throughout the entire …
O Holy Night
Written in the mid-1800s to commemorate the renovation of an organ in a small village church in France, O Holy Night has known its fair share of popularity and controversy over the years. Did you know the music itself was written by a Jewish composer who also wrote the scores to many ballets and operas? …
Away in a Manger
Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.I love thee, Lord …
Whispers from God
This week we saw a very different side of Elijah. A fragile side. A vulnerable side. A very human side. What blessed me the most about this season in Elijah’s journey was how God showed up. He didn’t judge. He didn’t scold. He didn’t abandon Elijah at his neediest. He was there. Always and completely …
Two Choices
By Gail Peo Do you ever wonder how people can hear or see the same things and come to radically different conclusions? Elijah knew that the Israelites were torn between two opinions: following the LORD or following Baal. He proposed a challenge to the people to determine who was the superior god. “Now let them …
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