Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Affirmation and Expectation 

Luke 2:22-40

There is perhaps nothing like the arrival of a child to inspire our hopes and fears for the future.


Monday, December 25, 2023

Chosen Family

John 1:1-14

Christmas with family a cause for celebration for you? Then rejoice! Is family a reason for heartache at the holidays? Then lament.


Sunday, December 24, 2023

You Belong 

Luke 2:1-14

Noteworthy infants usually attract noteworthy visitors, but the messenger of God sends the birth announcement to lowly field hands instead.


Wednesday, December 20, 2023

How Can This Be? 

Luke 1:26-38

In joyous fear and trembling, we too can echo Mary and the others who each in their own way said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord!”


Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Patterns of Grace 

John 1:6-8, 19-28

Our following the way of Jesus will draw people’s attention, and their curiosity then gives us an opportunity to testify, to share our stories of transformation, faith, hope, and love.


Patterns of Grace 

John 1:6-8, 19-28

Our following the way of Jesus will draw people’s attention, and their curiosity then gives us an opportunity to testify, to share our stories of transformation, faith, hope, and love.


Wednesday, December 6, 2023

New Beginnings 

Mark 1:1-8

We celebrate Advent every year at this time, but each time is a new experience, a new beginning of the church year, a new chance to anticipate grace. What has changed for you since last Advent?



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