Worship Library Essays & Blog
Explore over three hundred curated essays on the Christian year, ancient-future worship, sacramental practice, and sacred music.
The Daily Office for June 27, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 101 Numbers 16:36-50 Romans 4:13-25 Matthew 20:1-16 Reading (Romans 4:13-25) Romans 4:13-25 Reflection A friend calls you one day because she wants to borrow …
The Daily Office for June 26, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 97 Numbers 16:20-35 Romans 4:1-12 Matthew 19:23-30 Reading (Psalm 97) Psalm 97 Reflection We show we are Christians by how we act. Many great believers' actio…
The Daily Office for June 25, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 89:1-18 Numbers 16:1-19 Romans 3:21-31 Matthew 19:13-22 Reading (Psalm 89:1-18) Psalm 89:1-18 Reflection In the last few decades, many Christians in North Ame…
The Daily Office for June 24, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 66 Numbers 14:26-45 Acts 15:1-12 Luke 12:49-56 Reading (Luke 12:49-56) Luke 12:49-56 Reflection For several weeks you’ve been looking forward to a presentatio…
The Daily Office for June 23, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 87 Numbers 13:31-14:25 Romans 3:9-20 Matthew 19:1-12 Reading (Psalm 87) Psalm 87 Reflection The world is full of promises. You know, for things like sure-fire…
The Daily Office for June 22, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 88 Numbers 13:1-30 Romans 2:25-3:8 Matthew 18:21-35 Reading (Matthew 18:21-35) Matthew 18:21-35 Reflection One committed individual can have a tremendous impa…
The Daily Office for June 21, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 83 Numbers 12:1-16 Romans 2:12-24 Matthew 18:10-20 Reading (Psalm 83) Psalm 83 Reflection You’ve probably met people who can’t seem to remember anything. How …
The Daily Office for June 20, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 119:97-120 Numbers 11:24-35 Romans 1:28-2:11 Matthew 18:1-9 Reading (Matthew 18:1-9) Matthew 18:1-9 Reflection One of the most beloved of all Christmas carols…
The Daily Office for June 19, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 78:1-39 Numbers 11:1-23 Romans 1:16-25 Matthew 17:22-27 Reading (Romans 1:16-25) Romans 1:16-25 Reflection Have you ever given someone a gift just because you…
The Daily Office for June 18, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 80 Numbers 9:15-23 Romans 1:1-15 Matthew 17:14-21 Reading (Psalm 80) Psalm 80 Reflection Those who frequent casinos, buy dozens of lottery tickets weekly or b…
The Daily Office for June 17, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 93 Numbers 6:22-27 Acts 13:1-12 Luke 12:41-48 Reading (Acts 13:1-12) Acts 13:1-12 Reflection How would you respond if your life was marked by one trouble, har…
The Daily Office for June 16, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 75 Numbers 3:1-13 Galatians 6:11-18 Matthew 17:1-13 Reading (Psalm 75) Psalm 75 Reflection Concern about pollution, global warming and rain forest destruction…
The Daily Office for June 15, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 69 Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:4 Galatians 5:25-6:10 Matthew 16:21-28 Reading (Matthew 16:21-28) Matthew 16:21-28 Reflection Ready for an extended holiday? Let’s che…
The Daily Office of June 14, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 70 Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 Galatians 5:16-24 Matthew 16:13-20 Reading (Psalm 70) Psalm 70 Reflection Some people try to keep a set of rules – whether it’s going t…
The Daily Office for June 13, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 72 Ecclesiastes 9:11-18 Galatians 5:1-15 Matthew 16:1-12 Reading (Matthew 16:1-12) Matthew 16:1-12 Reflection God is concerned with our physical well-being – …
The Daily Office for June 12, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 61 Ecclesiastes 8:14-9:10 Galatians 4:21-31 Matthew 15:29-39 Reading (Galatians 4:21-31) Galatians 4:21-31 Reflection Some medical experts say the tendency to…
The Daily Office for June 11, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 56 Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Galatians 4:12-20 Matthew 15:21-28 Reading (Ecclesiastes 7:1-14) Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Reflection There have been times in history when G…
The Daily Office for June 10, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 24 Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 Acts 10:9-23 Luke 12:32-40 Reading (Psalm 24) Psalm 24 Reflection Just like a wise parent, God’s patience is not limitless. He still ex…