Thomas H. Graves was the Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:35). There is a call to worship from Isaiah 40:28-31 and Psalms 13 (4:36-6:25). There is a moment of prayer (6:26-7:27). A woman sings a song of worship (7:28-12:13). Graves reads a Psalm and discusses the trouble and hurt that runs through the pages (12:14-15:22). Graves shares how to approach the unpleasant aspects of the Christian life, which he calls “the winter of despair” (15:23-18:37). He speaks about the “summer,” being assured of God’s presence and finding joy by knowing that all of life is brought before God, (18:38-27:00). Graves closes the service with a moment of prayer (27:01-27:30).
