Luke 2:1-20 NRSVUE In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea,Continue reading ““Christmas Eve” — December 24, 2024″
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December 29, 2024
Luke 2:6-7 NRSVUEWhile they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place in the guest room. Matthew 2:10-11 NRSVUEWhen they saw that the star had stopped, they wereContinue reading “December 29, 2024”
“The Gift You Have Always Wanted — A Little Light” — December 22, 2024
Luke 2:20 NRSVUEBut the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people Matthew 2:10 NRSVUEWhen they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.
“A Christ-Follower, A Peace-Bringer” — December 8, 2024
Colossians 3:12-14 NRSVUETherefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everythingContinue reading ““A Christ-Follower, A Peace-Bringer” — December 8, 2024″
“A Christ-Follower, A Peace-Bringer” — December 8, 2024
Isaiah 9:6 NRSVUE For a child has been born for us, a son given to us;authority rests upon his shoulders, and he is namedWonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 NRVSUE All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is,Continue reading ““A Christ-Follower, A Peace-Bringer” — December 8, 2024″
“The Hanging of the Green” — December 1, 2024
On clear winter nights, taut with cold and alive with the grandeur of God,We watch with faith’s eyes for a star that will soon arise,Amid the wrappings and writings, the seasonal songs and glad gatherings,We prepare ourselves for the One who reveals God’s ways in the realm of everyday.During the days ahead, as wonder-filled childrenContinue reading ““The Hanging of the Green” — December 1, 2024″
“Thanksgiving — A Day of Remembering” — November 24, 2024
Deuteronomy 8:10-18 NRSVUE: You shall eat your fill and bless the Lord your God for the good land that he has given you. “Take care that you do not forget the Lord your God by failing to keep his commandments, his ordinances, and his statutes that I am commanding you today. When you have eatenContinue reading ““Thanksgiving — A Day of Remembering” — November 24, 2024″
“Treasures of Darkness” — November 17, 2024
Isaiah 45:1-7 NRSVUE Cyrus, God’s InstrumentThus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus,whose right hand I have graspedto subdue nations before himand to strip kings of their robes,to open doors before him—and the gates shall not be closed:I will go before youand level the mountains;I will break in pieces the doors of bronzeand cutContinue reading ““Treasures of Darkness” — November 17, 2024″
“An Election Day Sermon” — November 2, 2024
Mark 10:35-45 NRSVUE The Request of James and JohnJames and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said toContinue reading ““An Election Day Sermon” — November 2, 2024″
“Desperate Times and Desperate Measures” — October 20, 2024
Mark 9:38-50 NRSVUE Another ExorcistJohn said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward toContinue reading ““Desperate Times and Desperate Measures” — October 20, 2024″
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