In 1988 Bobby McFerrin released a little song that began with the lyrics: “Here’s a little song I wroteYou might want to sing it note for noteDon’t worry, be happy” The song seems to suggest an attitude of nonchalance, of unconcern for the troubles of the world, almost suggesting a flippant approach to life’s worries.Continue reading ““Don’t Worry Be … Joyful?””
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Abide with Me
Read: Psalm 90; 2 Samuel 7:18-29; Revelation 22:12-16 When considering songs to sing for Advent and Christmas there are many great hymns and upbeat jingles to proclaim the coming of Christ our King. Very few would consider the hymn “Abide With Me: fast falls the eventide” by Henry F. Lyte to put it into anContinue reading “Abide with Me”
How the Grinch Stole Advent
Read: Psalm 90; Numbers 17:1-11; 2 Peter 3:1-18 In Theodor Geisel’s (better known as Dr. Seuss) kid’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, the title character is a miserable creature who lives alone in a cave high atop a mountain above Who-ville. The Whos love Christmas, but the Grinch, he does not. “Why may thisContinue reading “How the Grinch Stole Advent”
Long Suffering
Read: Psalm 25:1-10, Nehemiah 9:26-31, Luke 21: 20-24 “How long until Christmas?” my son Ben asks. The advantage of Advent calendars or count-down chains is that they give a visible answer to the question of time. My children find it difficult to understand the concept of time. To Olivia, “a long, long time ago” isContinue reading “Long Suffering”
Reformed in Tualatin 