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Left Behind — remembering the purpose
This week, Jesus offers an apocalyptic vision based in justice, not the rapture — a vision that brings hope for the real world.
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Light — our invitation in the midst of darkness
As the season changes, we have an annual example in our world of what Jesus can teach us about both surviving and growing in faith.
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Between Advent 2 + 3 (Year C)
Approaching a second gospel passage about John the Baptist, hold onto the context and what it reveals about his message.
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Prepare—the voice of one crying out in the wilderness
The voice of revolution, offered by John the Baptist, reminds us not just in the singularity of his voice, but of the need for us to change.
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Light in darkening times
During these darkening days, let us remember ancient practices which saw times of rising darkness as time to act to return the light.
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Advent—it begins with change
As we enter a season full of tradition and desire to remember practices from the past, we are reminded that the season is about change.
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Between Proper 29 + Advent 1 (Year A to B)
Moving from one Year A in the lectionary to Year B is a strangely smooth transition, as we continue to ruminate in difficult ideas.
