Relating, Creating, Transforming
Luke 2:1-20, John 1:6-10 Each year, at this time, we read this story. But unlike the other rituals and traditions of the Christmas season like putting up trees and decorating them; making cookies or cakes; caroling; hanging up stockings; exchanging gifts—this story, as a tradition, is still full of surprises. The reason is that we […]
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Isaiah 40:4-8, Psalm 85: 8, 10, 11, 13 This time of year, a second candle is lit and people speak an elusive word: Peace. Unfortunately, I’m not sure we are all that honest about this word. Do we really believe in peace? I mean, it certainly doesn’t seem like we believe in it. Otherwise, we […]
Read MoreMatthew 25:14-30 Let’s keep it simple. This Matthew parable is often talked about in Christian circles, but very rarely understood. So let’s keep it simple: What would you do with a bag of money? Does that sound like a weird question to be asking? Actually, it isn’t all that strange. I’m sure at one point […]
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