Vom Himmel Hoch is my favorite Christmas hymn (and the only hymn I refer to by tune name, for some reason). I was in the church choir growing up – I was the bass section for three years – and we sang this hymn on Christmas Eve, variously alternating verses between soloist, choir a capella,Continue reading “Vom Himmel Hoch”
Tag Archives: lutheran
It Doesn’t Matter What You Came Here To See
Third Sunday of AdventIsaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11Sunday, December 12, 2010 Grace to you and peace, from the one who is, who was, and who is to come. Amen. Steve Martin, the noted actor, comedian, and writer, is a funny guy.Find videos of his performances on YouTube, and you’ll be laughing for hours, often atContinue reading “It Doesn’t Matter What You Came Here To See”
Advent: Blue or Purple?
Reposted from my congregation's December newsletter, The Steeple Light What is the “proper” color of Advent – blue or purple? Purple was the long-standing color used by Lutheran congregations, as well as other liturgical churches, through most of the 20th century. The purple of Advent and of Lent served two purposes – emphasizing the royaltyContinue reading “Advent: Blue or Purple?”
Now is the Time
Lectionary 33 (25th Sunday after Pentecost), Year C2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19Sunday, November 14, 2010 Grace to you and peace, from the one who is, who was, and who is to come. Amen. Growing up with the last name of Duckworth, and having all sort of nicknames based on the root “Duck” – Continue reading “Now is the Time”
What I Wear to Work
There's a great old Dilbert comic strip where the boss threatens to institute a "casual Friday" policy, requiring fashion-challenged engineers to wear something other than a white shirt, tie, and pocket protector to work. When it comes to traditional "business" or "business casual" attire, I feel much like Dilbert and Wally feel aboutContinue reading “What I Wear to Work”
The Lutheran Zephyr 