Praise is not only for the joyful; it can happen no matter the circumstances.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/12/27/psalm-148-praise-the-lord-2/

Have you lost God?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/12/26/luke-241-52-we-lost-god/

“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/12/25/christmas-day/

The good news is that a prominent place is given to the humble, for those attempting to make a difference in the world that gives them no place to belong.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/12/23/micah-46-8-belonging/

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

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"The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come." Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/12/20/psalm-113-there-is-a-deliverer/

While we look to elections and politicians for hope, the prophet Micah is jumping up and down, pointing us to a different leader – a shepherd leader.

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There is always room at the Table.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2021/12/18/luke-1331-35-blessed-is-he-who-comes-in-the-name-of-the-lord/