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1. The people under the old covenant fasted in times of tribulation. In times of joy and peace, they abstained from food as a gift given to them by God; but since peace was broken and their lives were in danger, they fasted to entreat God for his mercy. Putting on sackcloth and... Read More →

Today the heart of God is an open wound of love. He aches over our distance and preoccupation. He mourns that we do not draw near to him. He grieves that we have forgotten him. He weeps over our obsession with muchness and manyness. He longs for our presence. And he is inviting... Read More →

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 →

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 →