Tag Archives: Advent

An Inconvenient Season?

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Bob Bjerkaas

Like you, I associate many things with the Advent Season.  Theologically, I associate Advent with the doctrine of the incarnation – the Son of God being, as the hymn puts it, “garbed in flesh.”  Doctrines like the Trinity, the Covenant … Continue reading →

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“Where Ox and Ass are Feeding…”

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Bob Bjerkaas

The leftover turkey, cranberry salad, and pumpkin pie are gone and after a long and hard year, we are beginning our celebration of Advent.  The lights are beginning to go up on our streets, and the sweet sound of carols … Continue reading →

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Prepare Ye The Way! An Advent Invitation

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Bob Bjerkaas

The Advent season has begun!  Our calendars are up on our fridges or pantry doors.  Lights will begin showing up on our neighbors houses.  Trees will be decorated in our living rooms.   Travel plans will be made, gifts bought and … Continue reading →

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A Tenth Century English Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Bob Bjerkaas

This past Spring I stumbled across a great find in my good friend’s used bookshop.  It was a well-worn, expertly highlighted edition of Jackson Campbell’s highly regarded translation of the Advent antiphons from the Exeter Book.[1]  Intending to read it this … Continue reading →

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