December 18th : O Adonai and ruler of the house of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the burning bush and gave him the Law on Sinai: Come with an outstretched arm and redeem us. Listen Here "Comfort, comfort ye My people,Speak ye peace," thus saith our God;"Comfort those who sit in darkness,Mourning 'neath their …
December 17th : O Wisdom, proceeding from the mouth of the Most High, pervading and permeating all creation, mightily ordering all things: come and teach us the way of prudence. O Word of God incarnate,O Wisdom from on high,O Truth unchanged, unchanging,O Light of our dark sky:We praise You for the radianceThat from the hallowed …
I originally posted the hymn portion of this post on a friend’s blog, The Lutheran Column, about five years ago. But with my recent book, I thought I’d update and reshare it along with a little writing on St. Lucia, as today is her feast day. Today's readings, along with a psalm, are Psalm 89; …
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By death, “we get nearer and nearer to our home, Heaven” and to God, “who is our only security.”
If you like a grittier read, a plot for a gunslinger coming to "take names," one that'll have you on the edge of your seat and compel you from start to finish, this novel is for you. As Rev. Thoma has described, this is a psychological thriller, but I would call it a philosophical one as well. Not in a way that is in your face, but in one that will leave you pondering over even once you've finished reading. And I hope you will read and enjoy this latest book, Ashes to Ashes.
Madelyn Rose Craig 