Our Tears

David envisions each of his tears being acknowledged, treasured, and preserved by his Heavenly Father.

Monday • 7/29/2024 •

Monday of Proper 12

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalms 56, 57, & 58; Joshua 24:16-33; Romans 16:1-16; Matthew 27:24-31 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2-6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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God's Good Grace

Each of us can rightly consider our own distinct call, the particular place we are to serve Christ and his Kingdom.

Friday • 7/26/2024 •

Friday of Proper 11

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalms 40 & 54; Joshua 9:22–10:15; Romans 15:14-24; Matthew 27:1-10

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6-11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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That We Might Have Hope

It’s encouraging to know that the Lord works for our good and the good of others even through our failures.

Thursday • 7/25/2024 •

Thursday of Proper 11

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 50; Joshua 9:3-21; Romans 15:1-13; Matthew 26:69-75

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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Walking in Love

Flaunting one’s freedom is not “walking in love.”

Wednesday • 7/24/2024 •

Wednesday of Proper 11

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49-72; Joshua 8:30-35; Romans 14:13-23; Matthew 26:57-68

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

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Christ's Church, Built With Love, Not Swords

God’s eternal Kingdom ultimately would not come by the sword, by conquest, or by power politics.

Tuesday • 7/23/2024 •

Tuesday of Proper 11

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Joshua 8:1-22; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 26:47-56

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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The Cup of Blessing Runs Over for Us

Because the cup of blessing “runs over” for us, even the Law…now takes on a different role.

Monday • 7/22/2024 •

Monday of Proper 11

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalms 41 & 52; Joshua 7:1-13; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 26:36-46

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2-6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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God's "Desiderata"

Francis Schaeffer once wrote that God wants warriors with tears in their eyes.

Friday • 7/19/2024 •

Friday of Proper 10

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 31; Joshua 4:19-5:1; 5:10-15; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 26:17-25

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6-11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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Stones of Remembrance

So these stones shall be to the Israelites a memorial for ever.

Thursday • 7/18/2024 •

Thursday of Proper 10

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 37:1-18; Joshua 3:14–4:7; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 26:1-16 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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Outsiders Who Need a Way Back In

“I am speaking to you Gentiles…remember that it is not you that support the root, but the root that supports you.”

Wednesday • 7/17/2024 •

Wednesday of Proper 10

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Deuteronomy 3:1-13; Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 25:31-46

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

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The Scarlet Rope

She should hang from her house something scarlet…a sign that through the blood of the Lord, redemption will come to all who believe and hope in God.

Tuesday • 7/16/2024 •

Tuesday of Proper 10

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalms 26 & 28; Joshua 2:15-24; Romans 11:13-24; Matthew 25:14-30

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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To Believe God

Our job is simply to believe God. And when we do that, we cannot help but live lives in gratitude for this grace. 

Monday • 7/15/2024 •

Monday of Proper 10

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Joshua 2:1-14; Romans 11:1-12; Matthew 25:1-13

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2-6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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The Goal of Israel's Story

Christ is the goal of Israel’s story.

Friday • 7/12/2024 •

Friday of Proper 9

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalms 16 & 17; Deuteronomy 31:7-13, 24-30; 32:1-4; Romans 10:1-13; Matthew 24:15-31

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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Christ Jesus the Cornerstone

There began a construction project for a new Temple, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.

Thursday • 7/11/2024 •

Thursday of Proper 9

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 18:1-20; Deuteronomy 3:18-28; Romans 9:19-33; Matthew 24:1-14

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

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When Unfolding Sadness Will Be Turned to Joy

Paul demonstrates how Jesus Christ magnificently brings together strands of Israel’s story.

Wednesday • 7/10/2024 •

Wednesday of Proper 9

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1-24; Deuteronomy 1:1-18; Romans 9:1-18; Matthew 23:27-39

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

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To Deal With What Is to Come

Paul invites us to list every challenge we face this day.

Tuesday • 7/9/2024 •

Tuesday of Proper 9

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 5; Psalm 6; Numbers 35:1-3, 9-15, 30-34; Romans 8:31-39; Matthew 23:13-26

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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No Matter What Comes Our Way

No matter what comes our way—good or bad—our loving Heavenly Father uses it for our good.

Monday • 7/8/2024 •

Monday of Proper 9

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 1; Psalm 2; Psalm 3; Numbers 32:1-6, 16-27; Romans 8:26-30; Matthew 23:1-12

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

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Now and Not Yet

We are not quite home yet.

Friday • 7/5/2024 •

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 140; Psalm 142; Numbers 24:1-13 [12-25]; Romans 8:12-17 [18-25]; Matthew 22:15-22

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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To Revel in God's Deliverance

When we are surrounded by voices that come from mixed motives and hidden agendas, it’s important to keep listening for the Lord’s voice.

Thursday • 7/4/2024 •

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 131; Psalm 132; Psalm 133; Numbers 23:11-26; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 22:1-14

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

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Acknowledging What We All Feel

Romans 7 gives us words for the near schizophrenia we feel when we find ourselves at war within ourselves.

Wednesday • 7/3/2024 •

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145-176; Numbers 22:41–23:12; Romans 7:13-25; Matthew 21:33-46

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

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The Donkey is the Smart One

In Balaam’s case, the donkey is the smart one.

Tuesday • 7/2/2024 •

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 120; Psalm 121; Psalm 122; Psalm 123; Numbers 22:21-38; Romans 7:1-12; Matthew 21:23-32

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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