Daniel the Hero (Daniel 6)
Daniel and the Lions’ Den is a fun and meaningful story that teaches the audience that God is faithful to us and will reward faithful living. I love a good story. One might say I’m a story addict (to use … Continue reading
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Two Births, Connected (Luke 1 & 2)
For anyone struggling about what to do with Advent 4 and Christmas Eve being on the same day, here is a reflection on how the two readings (the births of John and Jesus) are connected. It Probably Seemed Like a … Continue reading
Echoes of Joy and Weeping (Ezra 1 & 3)
In this Advent reading from Ezra, we can rejoice and weep with the Jews returning from exile and hear the echo of God’s promises from the exodus to the Messiah. Gaudete et Flete We have passed the midway point in … Continue reading
Growing Justice (Jeremiah 33)
While the injustice of the people of Judah led to their downfall by the Babylonians, God promises the One who will bring life, justice, and righteousness to the broken people. Welcome to Advent The first Sunday of Advent is considered, … Continue reading
Waiting with Hope (Matthew 1)
We end the Advent season with Joseph, Mary’s almost-husband, as he waits with dread, anticipation, and finally, hope. Almost Over This reading marks the fourth and final Sunday of Advent, as well as the transition in the Narrative Lectionary from … Continue reading
Waiting for Mishpat (Isaiah 42)
In Isaiah 42, we glimpse a promised Servant who will bring mishpat to the world. We have seen this Servant in Jesus but still await justice in full. As we wait, we must also do justice! We continue in our … Continue reading
Not Waiting for God (Esther 4)
This week, we encounter a non-Advent-y reading from Esther where God is not mentioned. How do we trust in God’s promises when we can’t see God? Faith in God’s Promises We are now in the second week of Advent and … Continue reading
Waiting for God (Habakkuk 1, 2 & 3)
Advent is a season of waiting, which is also what God told the prophet Habakkuk to do in the face of injustice. What are you waiting for? This week marks the beginning of Advent, a season of waiting. So, it … Continue reading
Daniel the Hero (November 29, 2020)
Bible Reading: Daniel 6:6-27 Free Resource: Because God Is Faithful (Family – NL) Advent Theme (November 29—December 20): The Hope of the Messiah The Point: We can trust in God’s faithfulness. Daniel and the lions’ den is both a fun … Continue reading
Surprise! (December 23 & 25, 2018)
Bible Readings: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-20 Free Resource: Thanksgiving for Baptism & Christmas Litany (Cross+Gen Worship) Advent Theme (December 2 – December 23): Faith in God’s Promises We have been waiting a lot throughout Advent, for justice, for deliverance, and … Continue reading