“The flour is flying…again!”
"The flour is flying...again!" Being a priest, I suspect most folks think I rely on an Advent Wreath to tell me Christmas is approaching; but I have a much more reliable method: the amount of flour scattered about the Rectory kitchen! You see, my wife Becky loves the early weeks of December with a passion that intensifies daily following Thanksgiving.
Rejoice in Glorious Hope!
In the weird corner of the Twitter-sphere I occupy (the intersection of Reformed, Anglican, former Southern Baptist, Liturgical, sacramentalism, those
Maranatha
Welcome to Advent! Advent is an ancient Christian season that marks the four weeks that precede Christmas. The word Advent comes from a Latin word that means “coming” and historically the four weeks of Advent have been a time of remembering Christ’s first coming and anticipating His second coming.
The Thanksgiving Paradox
Twenty years ago, I remember reading a Thanksgiving article in Time Magazine. It was addressing the first Thanksgiving months after
Around the Father’s Table
I’ve been thinking a lot about my grandfather lately – this was his favorite time of year. The harvest was
Great Cloud of Witnesses
For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O
More Than Just Presents
One of my greatest memories didn’t start off that way. During my time as a student at Appalachian State, I
Rumors of Grace
“Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God’s
Are You Turning a Blind Eye or Serving?
The Church of the Cross is a great and growing Church – praise God! But we could be doing so much
All Creatures Great and Small
All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Each October 4th,
The Pursuit of Joy
I have just concluded the third week in a four-part series on Music: The Language of God. It has been
Abide in Christ: CCW Event Recap
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit
