Ending and Beginning
For Sunday, December 28, 2014 – Luke 2:22-40 They did not stay in the Christmas moment long, just resting in the glow of the child, precious symbol of hope and longing. We too now shift abruptly from the wonder of the baby, the holy child, prince of peace, who has planted the seeds of perfect shalom among us, back to a […]
Becoming Christmas
For December 21, 2014 – Luke 1:26-38 Even if one of the women hadn’t nearly delivered her seven-pound baby girl right on the front porch, I surely would have been writing this poem. A poem about ill-timed gifts and no place like home and what a fine mess we’ve got into this time. A poem about […]
Not the Light
For Sunday, December 14, 2014 – John 1:6-8, 19-28 When John is asked, Who are you? he answers with a string of nots. He is not the Messiah, nor is he Elijah the prophet. He is also not the light. What we know about who we are is aided by knowing who we are not. In our current darkness, as much as we […]
Going Public
For Sunday, December 7, 2014 – Mark 1:1-8 Have you found a place yet where you feel so very safe and loved that you want to confess your sins? Not list by rote a few lapses in behavior, some of your small regrets, but reveal your soul-wrenching heart of hearts and be loved anyway. Such places of compassion and trust are rare. Our world is dying for […]
