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“As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you…Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:1-9 The children of Israel stood on the precipice of opportunity – new opportunities…. Continue Reading→
“For a child has been born for us….” Isaiah 9:2-7 Twinkling lights, excited faces, the anticipation of unexpected and expected hopes especially frame this week. At this very time, we gather to celebrate the incarnation, the coming of the Christ child; we must also be mindful that many will be living with the painful reality… Continue Reading→
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice… And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:4-7 Anticipation that comes with unexpected blessings frames this coming week’s Advent theme of joy. Waiting on change is hard, seeing dimly into the future exasperating,… Continue Reading→
“Take care that you do not forget the Lord your God…” – Deuteronomy 8:11a I grew up in the inner city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a large urban city of many small communities defined by ethnic or racial demographic groups. Many of those groups consist of people whose families immigrated to the USA decades… Continue Reading→
Is the Lord among us or not? – Exodus 17:7 The complaining, kvetching people of God in the wilderness at Massah and Meribah is part of what Hebrew scripture scholars call the ‘murmuring tradition,’ where there is not yet outright rebellion, but a low-grade grumbling is persistent. The people were annoyed because of the privations… Continue Reading→
“Honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give spiritual guidance. Show them respect and wholehearted love because of their work.” I Thessalonians 5:12-13 NLT I recently googled thirty-one reasons and causes to celebrate in October. October presents an opportunity to celebrate several worthy causes, and some… Continue Reading→
“…And remember, I am with you always…” Matthew 28:20 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever Psalm 136 There are many challenges we face living in the context of Covid. One of the overwhelming aspects during this time has to do with uncertainty. But I am reminded… Continue Reading→
“Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live… Continue Reading→
“Making every effort of the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Eph.4:3). As Christ’s reconciled and reconciling community, the church proclaims and embodies the ongoing story of God’s reign revealed in Jesus. The church is to be a signpost of God’s kin-dom. It’s not lost on me that we live in times… Continue Reading→