Mary, in her rush frantic waiting for the coming birth, reminds us of ourselves, as hurry to Christmas day. But, in Mary’s experience, we see Emmanuel not just about the…
One thing children of all ages often learn from the story of Santa Claus is shake it, rattle it, roll it! This is a season where expectations grow and grow and grow…
Even as those in power come and go, especially when we struggle in the wilderness, a voice calls through the darkness: Have Hope. Gd walks with you as find your…
People are fascinated by the frightening and the scary. And fear can consume. Storms are a time to be careful but they are also a time to act. How do…
Revelation is seen as a book about the end of the world. But, it’s a letter to a handful of churches, a phone call in troubled times. Sometimes the things…
Mark seems to recognize the collapse of institutions and chaos on the world stage that mark times of upheavel. When war, violence, disasters and suffering, seem to surround you, how…
We think of the homeless widow as just a story that sets a high bar for faithful giving. But, Mark pairs her story with the story of those who devour…
These passages in revelation speak about wiping away every tear but they are about far more than comforting funeral words. They challenge us and provide a way to clarify our…
What is Possible – Running Toward the Finish Rev. Tim Wood, MDiv, LLP 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Acts 20:20-24 Intro The Hidden Race If Paul lived today, he might have written…
Passages: Philippians 3:13-14, Galatians 5:7 Intro The hardest race is against yourself but then…. You may have heard it said that The hardest race is against yourself. Companies like…