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 9, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 55 Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Galatians 3:23-4:11 Matthew 15:1-20 Reading (Matthew 15:1-20) Matthew 15:1-20 Reflection The problem with conceit, which is believing t…
The Daily Office for June 8, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 40 Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Galatians 3:15-22 Matthew 14:22-36 Reading (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7) Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Reflection After watching a documentary or news repor…
The Daily Office for June 7, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 50 Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 Galatians 3:1-14 Matthew 14:13-21 Reading (Psalm 50) Psalm 50 Reflection The Hebrew word for a lazy person is asel or sluggard. Not a…
The Daily Office for June 6, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 49 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Galatians 2:11-21 Matthew 14:1-12 Reading (Matthew 14:1-12) Matthew 14:1-12 Reflection Many of us believe we are better than others sim…
The Daily Office for June 5, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 45 Ecclesiastes 2:16-26 Galatians 1:19-2:10 Matthew 13:53-58 Reading (Psalm 45) Psalm 45 Reflection Few hurts in life can match those inflicted by a cruel ton…
The Daily Office for June 4, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 41 Ecclesiastes 2:1-15 Galatians 1:1-17 Matthew 13:44-52 Reading (Psalm 41) Psalm 41 Reflection Justice is close to God’s heart. He cares deeply that all peop…
The Daily Office for June 3, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 146 Job 38:1-11 Revelation 19:4-6 John 1:29-34 Reading (John 1:29-34) John 1:29-34 Reflection You’ve probably heard the adage “God helps those who help themse…
The Daily Office for June 2, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 30 Proverbs 23:15-28 1 Timothy 6:6-21 Matthew 14:31-35 Reading (1_Timothy 6:6-21) 1 Timothy 6:6-21 Reflection How does Old Testament history apply to us? Just…
The Daily Office for June 1, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 31 Proverbs 23:19-21 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Matthew 13:31-35 Reading (Proverbs 23:19-21) Proverbs 23:19-21 Reflection When was the last time you worshiped an idol?…
The Daily Office for May 31, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 37:1-18 Proverbs 21:30-22:6 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Matthew 13:24-30 Reading (Psalm 37:1-18) Psalm 37:1-18 Reflection The minute people lose sight of how awesome God…
The Daily Office for May 30, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 128 Ezekiel 34:1-16 1 John 2:12-17 Matthew 10:5-15 Reading (Matthew 10:5-15) Matthew 10:5-15 Reflection Nothing is beyond God’s capability. This is a principl…
The Daily Office for May 29, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 120 Ezekiel 33:21-33 1 John 2:1-11 Matthew 9:35-10:4 Reading (1_John 2:1-11) 1 John 2:1-11 Reflection Many bad mistakes result from people with good intention…
The Daily Office for May 28, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 106 Ezekiel 33:1-11 1 John 1:1-11 Matthew 9:27-34 Reading (Ezekiel 33:1-11) Ezekiel 33:1-11 Reflection If you follow sports, you’re probably familiar with the…
The Daily Office for May 27, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 118 Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Acts 4:18-33 John 4:19-26 Reading (Acts 4:18-33) Acts 4:18-33 Reflection Believers face any number of “impossible” tasks. But don’t le…
The Daily Office for May 26, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 108 Ezekiel 36:22-27 Ephesians 6:10-24 Matthew 9:18-26 Reading (Psalm 108) Psalm 108 Reflection The Bible is filled with commandments that God expects us to f…
The Daily Office for May 25, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 102 Jeremiah 31:27-34 Ephesians 5:1-20 Matthew 9:9-17 Reading (Matthew 9:9-17) Matthew 9:9-17 Reflection Jesus shook up the religious establishment of His tim…
The Daily Office for May 24, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 105:1-22 Zechariah 4:1-14 Ephesians 4:17-32 Matthew 9:1-8 Reading (Ephesians 4:17-32) Ephesians 4:17-32 Reflection That church down the street from yours is a…
The Daily Office for May 23, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 101 Isaiah 4:2-6 Ephesians 4:1-16 Matthew 8:28-34 Reading (Isaiah 4:2-6) Isaiah 4:2-6 Reflection When we think about widespread pollution, hunger and the depl…