Monthly Archives: December 2010

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth! Amen. Galatians 4:4-7 In the name of Christ, the Lord, dear recipients of God’s grace; Chanticleer and the Fox, is a story from Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. … Continue reading →

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Amen. 1 John 3:1-5 In the name of our Savior whose birth we celebrate, dear Christmas worshipers; “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and … Continue reading →

 Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people!  Amen. Luke 1:39-45 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she … Continue reading →

Mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance! Amen. James 5:7-11 In the name of Jesus our Prince of Peace, dear patient people of God; Long lines, delays, waiting – these are generally things that we do not like so … Continue reading →

My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! Amen. Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a … Continue reading →

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. Amen. Romans 15:4-13 In the name of Jesus, dear fellow hopeful people of God: Hope, what is it? Most times, to our ears, it … Continue reading →

Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. Amen. Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, … Continue reading →