Psalm 96:1-13 by Doug Anderson Advent is a distinctly Christian observance. It is a time for devout meditation and self-examination. It competes with the more recently evolving customs associated with Christmas that abound at this time of year. Indeed, our...
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 by Doug Anderson Tyconius is a name you may not be familiar with. He was a Christian layman who lived in North Africa in the late 4th and early 5th centuries when that area was a province of Rome. In his day, the vast majority of Christians were...
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 by Doug Anderson Advent, from the Latin Adventus, meaning the coming or arrival of a significant event, has been observed by Christians since the 6th century. Originally it was a period similar to Lent, but the emphasis was more on preparation...
St. Mary’s of Bethlehem was the name of a London hospital for the mentally disturbed. Over the years its name was shortened to “Bedlam,” from which we get our word. In our day the Bedlam Hospital has become a museum for the British military. We have...
