January 4: More than gifts

True ministry goes far beyond the giving of gifts. It requires the giving of self. That is the way of him who did not cling to his privileges but emptied himself to share our struggles. When God’s way becomes known to us, and practiced by us, hope emerges. Henri Nouwen The...
Read More →

January 2: On the birthday of Christ

Christ is born; glorify him. Christ from heaven, go you out to meet him! Christ on earth, be exalted! Sing unto the Lord all the whole earth. And that I may join both in one word: Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, for him who is of heaven and then of earth....
Read More →

December 28: He loved us first

Truly you alone are the Lord. Your dominion is our salvation, for to serve you is nothing else but to be saved by you! O Lord, salvation is your gift, and your blessing is upon your people. What else is your salvation but receiving from you the gift of loving you or being loved...
Read More →