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This week we turn to Luke’s writing which is an account in two acts: the Gospel biography of Jesus and then the story of the early church–the “Jesus community.” Whether you were a Jew or Gentile in those days, deciding to become a part of this illegal early Christian movement could bring punishment for your […]

“I Believe in Love: Daring Right Relationship” “Look! A virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, And they will call him, Emmanuel (‘God with us’).” (Matthew 1: 23 and Isaiah 7: 14) In both the Gospel of Matthew and Isaiah, a messenger appears as a sign from God, heralding a new era. […]

“I Believe in the Sun: Hope for Tomorrow” “Prepare the way…”“Change your hearts and lives, and trust this good news.” “Raise your voice… raise it; don’t be afraid” (Mark 1: 1-15 and Isaiah 40: 1-11)This Advent, we are looking to hear some comfort, some challenge and some good news. The prophet Isaiah and the four […]

Learning to see is the work of a lifetime. We often are so busy and hurried that we fail to see the icons of the holy that are right there in front of us. We fail to see the one who comes to us in disguise – the Christ who dwells in the stranger, in […]