Isaiah 60: 1-6 • Arise, shine; for your light has come. Matthew 2:1-12 • The visit of the magi. The journey we have undertaken following the star has reached its conclusion. We have arrived! And what do we bring? It isn’t long from birth to warning. There is not much
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Colossians 3:12-21 • You are God’s chosen people. Luke 2:41-52 • The boy Jesus at the temple. Have you ever misplaced something but instead of deciding it’s lost you rationalize that it’s just around the corner or still at a friend’s house. Even in this season of Christmas things get
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Luke 1:39-55 • Mary visits Elizabeth The power of love is real. To know that we are loved and that we are supported can make all the difference in the world. This is the story of two women coming together in mutual support. God provides both Mary and Elizabeth with
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Luke 1:68-79 • Zechariah sings, “Blessed be the God of Israel.” Luke 3:1-6 • A voice calling in the desert. I wonder if we will ever be prepared for what God has in store for us? Imagine how you would react if God surprised you? I think many of us
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The pathways to Bethlehem begin to open before us. There is a small crack through which we begin to see the light. Preparation for a trip can include many things: sometimes we try to map it out, sometimes we choose to wander, sometimes we end up wandering even tho’ we
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Psalm 132:1-12 • The eternal dwelling of God in Zion. Revelations 1:4b-8 • I am the Alpha and the Omega. The psalm reminds us that we are in relationship with God, a covenantal relationship. We have committed to listen and trust in God to guide us and that we will
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Between birth and death we travel a path leading to an ever deeper maturity, wisdom and grace. At least that is the hope. How do we nourish our soul into maturity? What does it mean to provoke love and kindness? Read
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Psalm 127 • God’s Blessings in the home. Mark 12:38-44 • Jesus denounces the scribes. As faithful followers of Christ we are called to notice, to speak out, and to question injustice in the world. As a faith community our call to follow Jesus comes with difficult choices where our
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Ruth 1:1-18 • Ruth chooses to go with Naomi Mark 12:28-34 • Which commandment is the first of all. The name Ruth means friendship and that is exactly what the story of Ruth is about. The steadfastness of Ruth transforms social and cultural conventions. The story is an example of
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Job 42:1-6, 10-17 • Job acknowledges God’s power; Job’s fortunes are restored. Mark 10:46–52 • The healing of Bartimaeus. Someone must be to blame. We have to be able to point to the person or persons responsible for the mess we are in. Job’s friends all suggested blaming God. We
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