The words to one of the most beloved of all Easter hymns, words that Handel put to music in his oratorio, Messiah, words that you will see on at least one gravestone in a walk through a cemetery come from perhaps an unlikely source.
We yearn for the finish lines of life! When we are young, we want to be done growing up.
Once upon a time, there lived an evil king. He ruled over the people for 55 years. Evil, perhaps, is too kind of a word to describe him.
A comedian once joked that when men reach middle age, they dive deeply into one of two things…either war history or smoking meats.
There are a multitude of incredible rescue stories that have captivated the world over the last number of years.
When I look at my sermon theme, I don’t know that I could ever imagine myself saying those words to someone else.
I doubt that Mary Wells had any clue where her song, “My Guy,” would go when she recorded it back in 1964. Perhaps she thought it would make it to the top of the charts in 1964, which it did.
Before the game kicks off today, as you settle into your favorite recliner with a plate of food, you may hear the song: “America the Beautiful.” With descriptive lyrics, one of the lines stirs up memories for me.
That word “doxology,” is not a strange word for us. It comes from a combination of two Greek words: “doxa”, which means “glory,” and “logia” which means, “word.”
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian’s 40-day journey with the Lord to the cross and tomb, preparing for the proclamation of Easter. The 40 days are reminiscent of several biblical events: Jesus’ 40-day fast at the beginning of this ministry, Moses’ stay on Mount Sinai at the giving of the Law, and Elijah’s fast on his way to the mountain of God.
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2310 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704
