Luke 4:21-30 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then Jesus began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said,
Good News/Bad News
Luke 4:14-21 Luke 4:14-21 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and
Beloved Community
John 2:1-11 Today’s story is the familiar story of turning water into wine at a joyous event – a wedding. I learned recently about weddings during Jesus’ time where great importance to these high moments of life are truly celebrated.
Discerning Hearts
Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 (NRSV) As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one
Another Way – Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of
Christmas Eve Musings – 2018: Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20
Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before
Just Imagine Isaiah 11:1-10
Isaiah 11:1-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and
Are You Prepared?
Luke 3:1-6 “The Proclamation of John the Baptist In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of
To Tell the Truth
John 18:33-37 I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and a blessed day. Often the Sunday following Thanksgiving is the first Sunday in Advent. From time to time, however, there is another Sunday that pushes Advent back a week. That
Thanksgiving Sunday
Matthew 6:25-33 For many, Thanksgiving is often the “official” beginning of the holiday season. I heard my first Christmas song in a large store last week. Between now and Christmas day most families go into their fast-forward mode. But Thanksgiving