What does the Lord require of us? Micah spells it out: to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. Simple—yet what a challenge to anyone who knows…
Epiphany is the season of light, and today’s lessons proclaim that light has come into our world. It shines on those who sit in darkness—the darkness of exile, the darkness…
“Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. That message is astounding in itself; but what is more, God entrusts the proclaiming of that…
In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is baptized by John. The triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, converge on this day. “You are my beloved,” a voice calls…
The saving love of God unifies the lessons today. Isaiah proclaims that it was no angel who saved the people of old, but God himself. Paul assures the Galatians that…
Glory to God! Christ is born! Salvation has come to the earth! This message is more than a familiar story; it’s an invitation to sing, to give thanks for all…
[No Audio] Enter John the Baptist. The strident voice, calling out from the wilderness, invites everyone of his day and ours to take the plunge—not just into the Jordan to…
We like to think of our lives as secure, stable, permanent. We enjoy thinking ourselves as in control. This is a delusion. The truth is that God, the same Creator…
As Genesis is the book of beginnings, Revelation is the book of consummation. The divine program of redemption is brought to fruition, and the holy name of God is vindicated…
“God is love. Love is God. Love God, love one another, because god is love.” In the three letters that bear his name, John comes across either as a doddering…