In the prologue to John’s gospel, we get a deep, wonderful, and expansive image of God that builds up our awe and our gratitude. embracing the extravagant love of GodChristmas III | John 1:1-14,16 From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. Whenever I hear this …
Christmas
A Word: Radiating Love
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 …
Christmas 2016
Dear Friends, “...until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.” This is how the writer of Matthew describes the birth of our Lord and Savior, the Messiah, the Prince of Peace. Not in flowery prose, but the linguistic gymnastics of the past perfect. --“until she had borne”-- Like the birth …