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Author: David M. Frye

  • Facing the Dawn

    Introduction This is a funeral homily I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. Readings Isaiah 12:1–6 Psalm 121 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 Luke 2:15–20, 33–35 Message One of the loneliest feelings is to be sad, when all around you, others are happy. And this week, as you have faced…

  • God Will

    “Yes, I have spoken, I will accomplish it; I have planned it, and I will do it.” (Isaiah 46:11b, LH)

  • O Sacred Lord

    “O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out your might hand to set us free.”

  • Like Dew

    “Let justice descend, O heavens, like dew from above, like gentle rain let the skies drop it down. Let the earth open and salvation bud forth; let justice also spring up! I, the Lord, have created this.” (Isaiah 45:8, LH)

  • O Wisdom

    “O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way of salvation.”

  • True Nobility

    “But the noble man plans noble things, and by noble things he stands.” (Isaiah 32:8, LH)

  • Like Hovering Birds

    “Like hovering birds, so the Lord of hosts shall shield Jerusalem, to protect an deliver, to spare and rescue it.” (Isaiah 31:5, LH)

  • Frost on Weed

    A freezing fog and drizzle turned to light snow on Sunday night. This was some of the beauty that came of it.

  • Healing the Bruises

    “On the day the Lord binds up the wounds of his people, he will heal the bruises left by his blows.” (Isaiah 30:26, LH))

  • Gentle and at Peace

    Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12–13, 2009, the weekend of the Third Sunday of Advent. + + + Readings Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:1-6 (antiphon v. 6) Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 + + + Prayer As we hear and heed your Word,…