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 July 21, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 43 Joshua 6:1-14 Romans 13:1-7 Matthew 26:26-35 Reading (Psalm 43) Psalm 43 Reflection One of the most common accusations people hurl at each other is “You do…
The Daily Office for June 30, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 33 Numbers 20:14-29 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 21:1-11 Reading (Romans 6:1-11) Romans 6:1-11 Reflection A caring person goes beyond the “letter of the law.” They'l…
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 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 May 21, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 89:1-18 Joshua 1:1-9 Ephesians 3:1-13 Matthew 8:5-17 Reading (Matthew 8:5-17) Matthew 8:5-17 Reflection Justice is close to God’s heart. He cares deeply that …
The Daily Office for April 19, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 18:1-20 Exodus 16:10-22 1 Peter 2:11-25 John 15:12-27 Reading (Psalm 18:1-20) Psalm 18:1-20 Reflection Have you ever been offered something of value by a poor…
The Daily Office for February 22, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 95 Amos 5:6-15 Hebrews 12:1-14 Luke 18:9-14 Reading (Amos 5:6-15) Amos 5:6-15 Reflection In today's Old Testament passage we find that while God's judgment fo…