Luke sets us up to see the birth of Jesus as more than the uncommon birth of the Son of God. It is a common flashpoint for love. seeing the Christmas story as oursChristmas Eve | Luke 2:1-20 My favorite part of telling stories is the reveal. That’s why they always need a set-up. I like to …
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A Word: With Us
It is tempting to see Joseph as righteous because he “does right by Mary”. But this version misses the story’s most powerful truth. How Joseph embodies the presence of God.Advent 4A | Matthew 1:18-25 by the Rev. Drew Downs Rose and I have made it abundantly clear that our kids will not …
A Word: Seeing & Believing
When we find John the Baptist imprisoned, we may be tempted to settle on his doubt. But doubt isn’t his problem. He’s already convinced he was wrong. faith and the destructive nature of cynicismAdvent 3AMatthew 11:2-11 by the Rev. Drew Downs This gospel reading needs an …