Monthly Archives: December 2019

Prayer: O God, help me to walk in the light of Jesus.  In Jesus’ name. Amen. A Christmas light 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness … Continue reading →

Prayer: Gracious God, teach me through your Word, in Christ. Amen. When bodies betray 16 So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. Our DW’s commentary … Continue reading →

Prayer: O God, let your Spirit be my guide through your Word, in Christ. Amen. First Sunday after Christmas 14 Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things… We were celebrating the birth of … Continue reading →

Prayer: Merciful God, teach me how to live in your ways through your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen. The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 16 When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent … Continue reading →

Prayer: O God, help us to testify for you in our actions and our words. In Jesus’ name. Amen. John, Apostle and Evangelist 24 This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and has written them, and we know … Continue reading →

Prayer: O God, guide me in your paths and make them straight. In Jesus’ name. Amen. A song for the pilgrim’s journey 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? Our DW finds the Ozark … Continue reading →

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for coming into our world on our behalf. Amen. Christmas Day 14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full … Continue reading →

Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus, come into my life, and lead me in your ways. Amen. Christmas Eve 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. Christmas pageants…don’t remember the last one I witnessed.  When I … Continue reading →

Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus, come and lead me in your ways. Amen. The leader for whom we long 22 For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our ruler, the Lord is our king; he will save us. Election year … Continue reading →

Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus, bring us hope and grace. Amen. Forth Sunday of Advent 24 When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him… Like our DW, I too was raised in a strict family.  … Continue reading →