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  1. Thursday, January 7, 2021

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    01/07/21
    8 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 367. Athanasius sent his festal letter, which confirmed the canon of Scripture. Our reading is from Malcolm Guite, "Epiphany."
    Thursday, January 7, 2021

  2. Wednesday, January 6, 2021

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    01/06/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year is 1973. We remember Theodore "Tommy" Hicks. The reading for today, the feast of Epiphany, comes from Peter Chrysologus.
    Wednesday, January 6, 2021

  3. Tuesday, January 5, 2021

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    01/05/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year is 567. We remember the Second Council of Tours and the 12th Night of Christmas. The reading is from William Butler Yeats, "The Magi."
    Tuesday, January 5, 2021

  4. Monday, January 4, 2021

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    01/04/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year is 1953. “The Catholic Hour” made its debut on NBC television. The reading is by Pauline Johnson, a 19th century Canadian Poet, “Christmastide.”
    Monday, January 4, 2021

  5. Sunday, January 3, 2021

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    01/03/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1785. We remember the founding of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The reading is from Charles Wesley, "What angel can the grace explain."
    Sunday, January 3, 2021

  6. Saturday, January 2, 2021

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    01/02/21
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1940. We remember our latest Dr. Gene Scott All-Star, Jim Bakker. The reading is "Saving Jesus" by Paul Lake.
    Saturday, January 2, 2021

  7. Friday, January 1, 2021

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    01/01/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1655. We remember the Enlightenment philosopher, Christian Thomasius. The reading is "Another Year is Dawning" by Francis Ridley Havergal.
    Friday, January 1, 2021

  8. Thursday, December 31, 2020

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    12/31/20
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    It is the last day of the year. We consider various calendars and end-of-year practices. The reading is from Alfred Lord Tennyson, "Ring Out Wild Bells."
    Thursday, December 31, 2020

  9. Law and Gospel Parenting Part 2

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    12/31/20
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen and Katie wrap up their conversation on parenting, otherwise known as "calling a thing what it is." They talk about confession and absolution in the home and standing back when we try to take over the Holy Spirit's role.
    Law and Gospel Parenting Part 2

  10. Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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    12/30/20
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1906. We remember Josephine Butler, an evangelical Anglican. The reading is "Carol of the Poor Children" by Richard Middleton.
    Wednesday, December 30, 2020

  11. Merry Christmas! The World is Ending.

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    12/28/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    While you are comparing your presents and life to others, pour a Sidecar, turn off the Taylor Swift, and man up.
    Merry Christmas! The World is Ending.

  12. Monday, December 28, 2020

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    12/28/20
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1622. We remember St. Francis de Sales, a Catholic controversialist and popular writer for the laity. The reading is from Norman Nicholson, “Carol for the Last Christmas Eve.”
    Monday, December 28, 2020