by Bruce Hulme Are you like me, pinching yourself that we’re nearly half way through 2010? I have papers to be written, work tasks overdue, and I constantly find myself operating out of the urgent-important quadrant much more than I would like. My alarm clock feels like it’s going off earlier and earlier each day, [...]
Continue Reading...Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns [...]
Continue Reading...Here’s a couple of my favourite Lent Devotional Resources: Journey To The Cross Dr Larry Crabb Lenten Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
Continue Reading...Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our [...]
Continue Reading...O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who [...]
Continue Reading...Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Book [...]
Continue Reading...Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer) [...]
Continue Reading...My wife and I joined the worldwide Avatar viewer club today. I had heard mixed reviews of this modern-day blockbuster, both in Christian and secular media. James Cameron, in the tradition of Titanic, has gone bigger-than-big with this film and there is no doubt that this movie is one of the most spectacular I’ve had [...]
Continue Reading...Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and [...]
Continue Reading...Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and [...]
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