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The Joy of Christmas
As we gather for Christmas Eve, we hear the story of the birth, the angels, and shepherds—and invited to hear that new things are in store.
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When everything changes
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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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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The insufferable dullness of being realistic
When we think we are being realistic, we think we are helping. We have no idea that we are actually offering the situation very little.
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Live. Die. Live.
Like Peter, we think protecting the Messiah is a good thing. The right thing. Instead, Jesus tells us all to face death.
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The Difference of Otherworldly Love
The controversial moment, when Jesus seems to insult a Canaanite woman may be our most important opportunity to learn.
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Miracles—the hope and fear of being awestruck
We usually talk about miracles in a positive light. But what about the stuff that freaks us out? And why does it?
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Seeking something new
The invitation to change—to be changed or to change the world around us—is both necessary and something we avoid.