Earlier this week a couple of folks emailed me asking about the order of our Advent candles–Peace, Hope, Love, and Joy. One member noticed that we had been lighting the candles using a different order than the traditional church–Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. I will say it’s never a bad day in the kingdom when… Read more »
Posts Tagged: joy
The Sad Clown
“The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don’t always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don’t necessarily spoil the good things or make them unimportant. And we definitely added to his pile of good things” (Doctor Who, Season 5,… Read more »
Monster’s Inc: A Child’s Perspective
A couple of weeks ago I brought my daughters to see Monster’s Inc during its rerelease in the theaters. I noticed that in the opening scene, both Isabelle and Annaleigh were watching the movie through their fingers. The opening scene is cultivated in such a way to make you think that something scary is about… Read more »
Pastoral Prayer, Pentecost 8 A (Proper 14)
Gracious God, we come to you seeking a holy stillness in our self-made busyness. We come to you for energy in our weariness. We come to you for challenge when we are willing to settle for our own small plans and dreams. We long for the peace of your presence, especially in times in which… Read more »