Advent 1B
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When everything changes
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8 min read
Beginning Advent with the Little Apocalypse inspires fear when we’d rather see joy—but reveals that we’re actually afraid of joy.
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Getting Apocalyptic
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4 min read
We begin Advent with an apocalyptic gospel—here’s why it is not only fitting, but important for us to deal with our own apocalyptic lives.
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Persistent in faith—for Advent 1B
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2 min read
We begin Advent with apocalyptic imagery, not to scare us straight as much as remind us that God’s promise is change.
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Between Proper 29 + Advent 1 (Year A to B)
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3 min read
Moving from one Year A in the lectionary to Year B is a strangely smooth transition, as we continue to ruminate in difficult ideas.
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Are we prepared for this?
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5 min read
The dark prophecies in our readings kick off the season of anticipation. They also help us find the message for our moment.
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The Pain of Memory
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9 min read
The apocalyptic opening to Advent always shook me. Now I realize that this is the whole point. Advent isn’t about the baby, but about us. Advent 1B | Mark 13:24-37 The people collected their weapons. The secret gatherings swelled with supporters coming from all over the hill country. The ragtag militia was beginning to look…