Ordinary Time or The Time of the Church as it is sometimes called begins after the Feast of Pentecost. This time is the story of the Church. The Church, in essence, celebrates Her birthday on Pentecost, and from there we celebrate baptism into the Holy Trinity. It is a season of focus on growing in fatith, and the presence of God in the ordinary of life.
Liturgical Color: Green
Artwork by Tim Bauer
Artwork by Tim Bauer
A few days ago, I returned from serving as the musician for Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. While I was there, I played a concert with my frequent co-conspirator, Tanner Olson. Tanner is a writer and poet. We…
I read a book some time ago during a series of drives back and forth, two hours one-way, between the Omaha Eppley Airport and our home in Norfolk, NE. The book was a curated collection of encouragement toward …
“Abide With Me” is the third track in the EP, Prayers of the People, from HymnHouse. I was first asked to lead this hymn for a small gathering by a friend of mine. A few years later, he died unexpectedly. He left me, and I know many others, with the reminder…
If you’re anything like me chances are you’ve laid awake one too many nights with a mind full of anxious thoughts. Although sometimes these thoughts are about danger and harm, they are often about the regular duties of life. People care deeply about their daily duties…
Prayers of the People is the latest release from HymnHouse. This short EP is meant as a way to take a break from the chaos of the world, maybe on your way to work, or as you wind down from the day. I hope these songs bring you peace for today and hope for tomorrow.
Have you ever heard a child ask 153 questions in a row? Curiosity seems natural to children. They want to know how things work. They want to know why things are the way they are. They want to…
Life is change. Change takes energy. Energy is limited. I am here today to convince you that these three disappointing facts, while burdensome at times, are also intricately stitched into the nature of our creative processes. Indeed…
I was first introduced to Tolkien’s Middle Earth at the age of 36 with a 9-year-old who fell head over heels with hobbits when he found a hardcover copy of Bilbo’s tale displayed at the entrance to our small library in Ohio. As most early Tolkien readers are prone…
I've seen it twice in the theater and more than 10 times on Netflix. I can't tell you how many hours I've spent watching YouTube reaction videos. In fact, I even made a podcast with my friend, Andy Jones, to talk about the theological implications of this summer's hit movie. The soundtrack might still be…
This simple prayer has been adapted from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, thanking God for his good gifts and asking him to grow us in faith and mercy.