Tonight is a holy and mysterious night. There is hushed excitement as we gather to worship – presents under a tree, presence in a manger. For unto us a child…
Imagine the leap of faith it took for both Joseph and Mary to comprehend what God was doing. “Greetings, O favored one!” the angel tells Mary. “Don’t be afraid to…
God’s kingdom is like a desert in bloom—what is dry and barren blossoms and bears fruit. Jesus announces to a dubious John in prison that healing and wholeness are the…
Isaiah promises that a righteous branch shall grow out of the shoot of Jesse—a branch bringing justice and peace to all creation. In Advent, we prepare to receive this branch…