Today we celebrate Fourth Week of Lent

"When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:16-18

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Preparing for Advent

November 28th, 2009

My favorite time of the year is Christmas, and as I learn more about the church year, I realize that Advent is my favorite church season.  From Wikipedia:
Advent (from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”) is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity [...]

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My First Evensong

November 16th, 2009

Now that I’ve found a church home here in Atlanta (The Cathedral of St. Philip), I’ve been trying to learn a bit more about the church and the services it offers.  At my church back home we had an evening service that was similar to (but smaller than) the 11AM service.  When I looked into [...]

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Devotion Through Music

December 12th, 2006

Christmas is a very special time of year to me. I am big on decorating, gift-giving, baking goodies, and, of course, listening to Christmas music. Many people are in Christmas for the presents they can get, or the competition of who has the best lights, or even out of a sense of obligation [...]

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