23 May 2019

In the Image of Christ

To be conformed to the image of Christ is not an ideal to be
striven after. It is not as though we had to imitate him as well
as we could. We cannot transform ourselves into his image;
it is rather the form of Christ which seeks to be formed in us
(Gal. 4.19), and to be manifested in us. Christ's work in
us is not finished until he has perfected his own form in us.
We must be assimilated to the form of Christ in its entirety,
the form of Christ incarnate, crucified and glorified.

DIETRICH BONHOEFFER, The Cost of Discipleship, P. 301

16 May 2019

A Christian Journey

"Nothing whatever, whether great or small, can happen to a
believer, without God’s ordering and permission. There is no
such thing as chance, luck, or accident in the Christian’s journey
through this world. All is arranged and appointed by God. And
all things are “working together” for the believer’s good.”


                                                                                      – J.C. Ryle

9 May 2019

Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia

Christ has arisen, alleluia,
Rejoice and praise Him, alleluia.
For our Redeemer burst from the tomb,
Even from death, dispelling its gloom.
Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;
Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy
Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
Jesus is living, alleluia!

                              Lutheran Service Book 466

7 May 2019

To Taste Death in the Flesh

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
When Thou didst taste death in the flesh, O Lord,
Thou didst check bitter Death by the Resurrection, and didst
make man to prevail over it, restoring victory over the old curse.
Wherefore, O Supporter and Champion of our life, glory to Thee.
 

                                                                  ORTHODOX LITURGY