Picture taken by Karen Bridges.Matt 4: 1-17 . Temptation, and the start of Jesus’s Ministry As we explore the beginning moments of Jesus call to ministry we too are called to reflect, recognize and respond to our call. We will be tempted; tempted to ignore the call, tempted to give
Continue readingPicture taken by Karen Bridges in Jasper Sept 17, 2011 Matt 3: 1-17 . John the Baptist Enough with the guilt, enough with the justification speeches, enough with the self-deprecating comments. It’s time to accept that you are an essential part of this world, even if you don’t think you are
Continue readingMatt 2: 13-23 . Escape to Egypt For Joseph, his dreams which fore tell of the future portray him living his worst nightmare. The dream is an urgent message to go and for his new family to flee. Mary, Joseph and Jesus seek refuge in Egypt and if that wasn’t
Continue readingPicture taken by Albert deVos Matt 2: 1-12 . King Herod and the Wise MenIt is amazing what we can infer from a story and how we are able to fill in the details of the story that do not exist. When we take a closer look at the facts
Continue readingPhoto by Albert de Vos Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Dream It is no secret that “God’s work often upsets comfortable social expectations and conventions.” (Aaron Klink) Dreams can come true, but they aren’t free. In Joseph’s case, his dream is one given to him by God and it required great strength and
Continue readingPicture painted by Laura Foster and photo taken and adapted by Albert deVos Esther 4: 1-17 Esther agrees to help the Jewish people We hear the story of Esther and her decision to stand with her people even though it goes against her husband. She will not stand idly by
Continue readingThis picture was composed by Jim Triscott Nov 2016 Isaiah 42: 1-9 A Light to the Nations We are called to be servants of God and be a light of healing in this world. God has chosen us and poured the Holy Spirit upon us. We are called to bring
Continue readingThis picture was composed by Jim Triscott Nov 2016. Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:2-4; 3:17-19 A prophet’s prayer First off, the prophet Habakkuk confronts God. He cries out, and he laments. Then he stands watch, waiting for a reply. It is through Habakkuk’s patient waiting that a vision appears. God is listening!
Continue readingMicah 5:2-4; 6:6-8 . What God Requires We are called to remember. The prophet Micah proclaims that all that God requires of us, is to seek justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God. As we remember those who fought for our freedom, as we remember the gift that Jesus
Continue readingPhoto by Jim Triscott. 2 Samuel 12: 1-9 David and Nathan It is time to offer our true selves to God, to be honest about who we are and what we have done or left undone. We lament, we ask for compassion, we ask for healing and we offer ourselves
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