“For those whom Yahweh has ransomed will return, they will come to Zion shouting for joy, their heads crowned with joy unending; rejoicing and gladness will escort them and sorrow and sighing will take flight” (Isaiah 35:10, New Jerusalem Bible). Sabbath Begin with entering into a posture of Sabbath. Shabbat can be translated “to cease” or … Continue reading Joy: A Meditation for the Third Week of Advent
“Gates, lift high your heads, raise high the ancient gateways, and the king of glory shall enter! Who is he, this king of glory? It is Yahweh, strong and valiant, Yahweh valiant in battle. Gates, lift high your heads, raise high the ancient gateways, and the king of glory shall enter! Who is he, this … Continue reading Peace: A Meditation for the Second Week of Advent
“It will happen in the final days that the mountain of Yahweh’s house will rise higher than the mountains and tower above the heights. Then all the nations will stream to it, many peoples will come to it and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh to the house of the … Continue reading Hope: A Meditation for the First Week of Advent
As a general rule, RFTG does now write articles in response to cultural events, whether those events are of a political or social nature. The reason for this is both practical and intentional. On the practical side we don’t have the staff to keep up with the 24/7 news cycle. Yet we also intentionally publish … Continue reading Lord, Show Us Your Love and Mercy
This week begins the most solemn fast of the Christian liturgical calendar known throughout the world as Lent. Growing up in a non-liturgical tradition, I did not observe the Lenten season. It was not until I was older that I was exposed to the broader celebration of Lent. Even then, I didn’t observe it in … Continue reading What is Lent and Why it Matters?
Today marks one of the highest feast days of the liturgical calendar. It is the day we set aside to celebrate the incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Christmas day is celebrated so widely around the world that many non-Christians celebrate the holiday in some way. Likely you have been introduced to Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Day: The Feast of the Nativity
As we mark the end of 2024, we are thankful for the work that the Lord has done through RFTG to help followers of Jesus to read deep in Scripture and the ancient traditions of the Church, and to grow deep in Christ. Eleven years ago, the blog that would eventually become Reading For The … Continue reading Top 10 Reviews and Articles from 2024
Today begins the addition of the O Antiphons to the liturgy of Advent. The O Antiphons, also known as the Great Advent Antiphons, are canticles (songs) used in traditional Christian worship during the last days of Advent, from December 16-23, leading up to the high feast day of Christmas. These antiphons are the basis for … Continue reading O Antiphons: Canticles of Advent
Naturally occurring ice is considered a mineral, that is, a type of rock. Doubtful? Remember how it took a hammer to break up that quick-mart bag of ice for your homemade ice cream. So, if hail and sleet feel like stones and sand hurled from on high, well, both science and personal experience agree. Not … Continue reading Snow Declares the Glory of God
Today is Giving Tuesday, a date set aside each year to focus on giving back. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to consider making a donation* to Reading For The Glory. Your gift in any amount for a one-time or monthly recurring donation will help us to further our mission of … Continue reading Giving Tuesday 2024!
In years past RFTG has published an article focusing on recommending Bible ideas for Christmas gifts. This year’s list will feature Anglican Edition Bibles. What’s the difference you may ask? The main difference is that Anglican Edition Bibles include the Apocrypha in a separate section either in between the Old and New Testaments or at … Continue reading Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts: Anglican Editons
We’ve come to end of Christian liturgical year. Today marks the final feast day of “ordinary time” (technically speaking this year the calendar ends with the Feast of St. Andrew). Next Sunday the year begins anew with the beginning of Advent. Yet before our eyes gaze forward to the wonderful celebration of Advent and Christmastide, … Continue reading The Feast Day of Christ the King
