Farmgirl Writes

Part 5/5 of a set of reflections written for Ware Episcopal Church on the daily lectionary during Advent 3.  Isaiah 10:20-27a  20 On that day, what’s left of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on the one who beat them. Instead, they will faithfully depend on the Lord, the holy one of…

Continue reading ➞ Waiting and Promise | Reflections from Advent 3 (part 5/5)

Part 4/5 of a set of reflections written for Ware Episcopal Church on the daily lectionary during Advent 3.  Isaiah 10:5-19  5 Doom to Assyria, rod of my anger,    in whose hand is the staff of my fury!6 Against a godless nation I send him;    against an infuriating people    I direct him to seize spoil, to steal plunder,    and to trample them like…

Continue reading ➞ Idolatry of Power | Reflections from Advent 3 (part 4)

Part 3/5 of a set of reflections written for Ware Episcopal Church on the daily lectionary during Advent 3.  Isaiah 9:18-10:4  18 Wickedness burned like fire,    devouring thorn and thistle.It kindled the thickets of the forest;    they swirled in rising smoke.19 The land was scorched by the rage of the Lord of heavenly forces;    the people were like fuel for the fire.Not one person…

Continue reading ➞ Digging and Building | Reflections from Advent 3 (part 3/5)

Part 2/5 of a set of reflections written for Ware Episcopal Church on the daily lectionary during Advent 3.  Isaiah 9:8-17 8 The Lord sent a word against Jacob;    it fell upon Israel;9     the people all knew it—    Ephraim and the one who rules in Samaria.But with a proud and arrogant heart they said,10     “Bricks have fallen,        but let’s rebuild with stones.    Sycamores were…

Continue reading ➞ Breaking Points | Reflections from Advent 3 (part 2/5)