2007 – Page 2 – The Lutheran Zephyr

Do You Smell What I Smell?

Fourth Sunday in AdventDecember 23, 2007Service of Advent Lessons and Carols Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Do you hear what I hear? Do you see what I see?These lines are from the popular Christmas song, of course, describing with rich imagery the sightContinue reading “Do You Smell What I Smell?”

“Stir up, O Lord” . . . and bake at 350

Have you noticed that each Prayer of the Day during Advent begins with the words, "Stir up"? 1 Advent: "Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come . . ." 2 Advent: "Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way . . ." 3 Advent: "Stir up the wills of all who lookContinue reading ““Stir up, O Lord” . . . and bake at 350″

Daily Prayer, Fourth Sunday in Advent & Christmas

The Daily Prayer page has been updated for the next seven days, taking us through the Fourth Sunday of Advent and into our Christmas Festival and season. This week’s highlights include: the commemoration of Katharina von Bora Luther, Renewer of the Church, on December 20 daily lectionary readings for the Monday after the Fourth SundayContinue reading “Daily Prayer, Fourth Sunday in Advent & Christmas”

Carbon Offsets: Good Stewardship or Grand Scam?

Our Lutheran Church’s advocacy offices have purchased carbon offset credits "to mitigate their carbon emissions accumulated through air travel" (full ELCA News release here). The purchase of carbon offsets is rooted in good intentions, for sure, but are carbon offsets a legitimate way to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of our energy consumption? I’m notContinue reading “Carbon Offsets: Good Stewardship or Grand Scam?”

I’m on Facebook

I just got a Facebook account, and I’m loving it. I confess that Facebook – along with three crazy kids – is one of the reasons I haven’t been blogging much in recent days. But in just a few days I’ve made over 60 friends – some of whom are close friends or family I’veContinue reading “I’m on Facebook”