Liturgy: A Psalm of Despair, Psalm 88 (June 28, 2026)

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Hymns

Hymn GTG #735, “I Need Thee Every Hour”

Hymn GTG #651, “I Waited Patiently for God”

Hymn GTG #67, “My Song Forever Shall Record”

Advent Apologetics

This time of year, an ideological battle rages in Christian theological circles, a battle for which there is no end in sight.

When do we start celebrating Christmas?

Now, I don't believe this is as simple a question as it might seem to some. I've heard people argue that the world is dark and depressing enough, and we need as much light as possible in the world, so "Christmas Creep" really isn't the horrifying sin that it's been made out to be.