Light in the Darkness

by L. S. Dugdale

On this, the darkest day of the year, may we be confident that the light will soon begin to increase. Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2020

The Only Great Reset

by C. C. Pecknold

Happiness is not to be found where the powerful attempt to reset the world and create a progressive paradise. Continue Reading »

4 Dec 2020

Come, Lord Jesus

by Peter J. Leithart

Scripture leaves us eager for the Lord’s arrival. Continue Reading »

3 Dec 2020

Homeless in Advent

by Hans Boersma

Advent reminds us that we are all homeless. Continue Reading »

1 Dec 2020

God Is True

by Peter J. Leithart

God’s choice of Abraham is his free self-determination to be the God who makes and keeps promises.  Continue Reading »

20 Dec 2019

First Sunday

by Sally Thomas

In Advent, the hermit lights a candle-end,Drips wax onto a saucer, stands it there.The early nightfall forms itself aroundThis little shivering flame. He says his prayer:Stir up Thy power, Lord. Outside, the windHas risen. Rain flicks its fingers at the window.He’s alone. God’s called him to . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Dec 2019

Cutting Down Chrysanthemums

by Cynthia Erlandson

“What we call the beginning is often the endAnd to make an end is to make a beginning.The end is where we start from.”              —T. S. Eliot, Four Quartets (“Little Gidding”) The end is where we start from. This last choreOf Autumn must be . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Nov 2019

Advent Arrow

by Hans Boersma

Scripture demands an Advent posture. The most important things are not the ones we see. Continue Reading »

13 Dec 2018

Angels of Advent

by Peter J. Leithart

The hosts of heaven proclaim the good news that in Jesus mankind has reached its destiny.  Continue Reading »

30 Nov 2018

Cleansed and Conformed to God’s Will

by George Weigel

That the Church needs cleansing is not much in doubt as Advent 2018 dawns. Continue Reading »

28 Nov 2018