Readings for Palm/Passion Sunday: 17 April 2011 Matthew 21:1–11/Isaiah 50:4–9a; Psalm 31:9–16; Philippians 2:5–11; Matthew 27:11–54 On this Sunday we remember both the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, and his betrayal, trial and death, Passion Sunday. It … Continue reading →
Jesus instructed His disciples to pray, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” As we pray these words we can pause in our hearts and pray this for our families, church and community. “Lord, Your will … Continue reading →
This was written for the prayer team at New Hope Anglican Church, Lacey, WA, by Fr. Joel Graves, the founding Rector. At Christ the King, Yelm, WA and New Hope we stand in faith with people who are suffering and in need … Continue reading →
New Testament scholar and noted theologian N.T. Wright reflects on our view and a biblical view of “worship” as we (the Church) attempt to live out the Gospel in our times. This article should challenge us to think about and … Continue reading →
Readings for 1 January 2012, First Sunday after Christmas: Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4: 4-7, Luke 2: 22-40 Why discuss God as “My Father” on the first week of Christmas? Because: (1) it is at this time that we remember … Continue reading →
Trouble…. Trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble Trouble been doggin’ my soul since the day I was born” song by Ray Lomontagne Stuff happens! Sometimes we are at the center of the problem with the choices we have made. Others also make … Continue reading →
The obvious answer is: Yes or at least, it should be. And I think that is our (Christians in general) aim and desire. Yet we get sidetracked and distracted by, well, ourselves. The ideas of worship in Scripture go far … Continue reading →
Believe it or not, all Christian worship services fallow a liturgy (from the Greek referring to: thework of the people). Practically speaking a liturgy is the form andstructure of the service. It is what people say and do and howpeople … Continue reading →
The English language is amazingly fluid. We are constantly joining words and parts of words together to communicate new concepts. De-churched is one such word that has come on the seen over the last couple of years. The de-churched are … Continue reading →