Everyone is home for Christmas, our four adult children, their spouses and all the grandkids. It’s a houseful, with 16 of us counting Katie and me. We try to get everyone together every other year, and there are some things you learn. Like that you have to go to the store everyday. This year we… Continue reading home for the holidays
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a Saint Nicholas Day sermon
Remember to get your Saint Nicholas / Santa fix today. Christmas is about Someone Else.
Covenant-keeping, sanctifying love
The covenant you make is sacred and permanent. It is approached with reverence and sealed with blood. There is no backing out or giving up. You will swear before these witness to cherish each other until our Lord comes or until death alone shall part you.
a blessing on your head
What I have seen is that you cherish this woman. What I have seen is that you are willing to point her toward Christ and his Word. What I have seen is that your love is sacrificial and stable. I’m confident you are ready to do this, and do it well.
end of summer redux
We’ve begun to build our fall list from the leftovers of our summer one. Every season has its resolutions and its regrets.
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