The Transfiguration is not merely an event: it is a turning point in the work of teaching Jesus has been doing. and keep listeningEpiphany Last A | Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later. Nothing says “middle of a story” like starting with a reference to this happening six …
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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 …
A Word: The Innocent One Can’t Be King
Trying to make Christ into a king, we misunderstand the nature of power and its purpose. Especially our foolish attempts to wield it for good. The problem is powerProper 29CLuke 23:33-43 by the Rev. Drew Downs Here we are, at the end of the church year; the Last Sunday After Pentecost. …