Monthly Archives: November 2011

Congregational Prayer: November 27, 2011

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, the One who dwells between the cherubim, You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth. Incline Your ear, O Lord, and hear; open … Continue reading →

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Advent Exhortation: First Advent…

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Today is the beginning of Advent…the season in which we ‘anticipate’ the coming of the Christ. We think of “liturgy” as something we do here. Really it is something we do everywhere, all the time…the way we do things. How … Continue reading →

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Note to self…

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Men who have light-colored dogs should not wear black jeans.

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Congregational Prayer: November 13, 2011…

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Our Father and our God, we have entered into this place and into Your holy presence burdened with the baggage of the cares of the world. The list of what we drag around with us is seemingly endless. We are … Continue reading →

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Congregational Prayer, November 6, 2011…

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

We are blessed with very faithful and able men in our congregation. Today’s prayer is offered by one of them… Father of Mercies, hear us for Jesus’ sake. We are sinful even in our closest walk with thee; it is … Continue reading →

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Heart-healthy…

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Along with all the ‘good for my soul’ things that the Lord’s Day brings, I am thankful that oatmeal with cinnamon and flax seed meal is flavorful. Rejoicing the Lord (at almost 55), because we can.

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Steeling my nerve…

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Crisp…clear…airbrush-perfect New Mexico sky…26 degrees. Those cold showers are coming harder all the time. Rejoicing in the Lord…because we can.

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Let your fingers…

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

When trying to call Centerpoint Energy, dialing the first six digits of the phone number and the ‘plus-4’ of the zip code is markedly unsuccessful. #fail

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Stiff wind…

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

The wind blows sharp and keen on the saints. George Swinnock

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Quiet evening at home…

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Sitting in my ‘study,’ the end of the leather loveseat closest to the blazing fire in the woodstove, Calvin on Isaiah 34, a lovely glass of Cameron Hughes Lot 250 Meritage. Life is good…now if only my girls were here… … Continue reading →

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