Advent is a season set aside to remember Christ’s coming among us and choosing to be present in our world. In Advent, we pause again to hear the prophesy of God’s tender Compassion. “Because of the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to shine upon those who […]
“God will judge between the nations and shall arbitrate for many people; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war anymore. ” Isaiah 2;4 NRSV Isaiah envisions a time, when both justice and peace exist in every […]
One of the paradoxes of life is that we tend to forget God at the very moment when we ought to be most grateful. We are awash with God’s blessing and abundance, yet we tell ourselves that all we have is from our own hard work, our own efforts. Moses knew that as soon as […]
“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:1 One of the most disappointing experiences for me as a pastor, has been when a colleague betrayed the trust of their congregation. Whether through sexual abuse of a Congregation member, or misuse of funds, learning hard truths […]
“Pay close attention now: I’m creating new heavens and a new earth. All the earlier troubles, chaos, and pain are things of the past, to be forgotten. Look ahead with joy. Anticipate what I’m creating.” Isaiah 65:17-18 (Message Bible) “No more shall there be in it an infant who lives but a few days […]
This past week has been a rollercoaster for anyone receiving SNAP benefits. One day they were on, the next they were off. Judges have ruled consistently that the government must pay November SNAP benefits. Meanwhile each judgment has been appealed. In a scathing response late Sunday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, […]
“In all God’s promises the Lord keeps faith, God is unchanging in all God’s works; the Lord supports all who stumble and raises all who are bowed down. . . . All raise their eyes to You in hope, and you give them their food when it is due. ” Psalm 145:14-15 Unlike God, who […]
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