-
·
Find—living a life of seeking
The power in resolutions is in the desire; to be better and to change. Doing the work of changing is just a part of living.
-
·
More than wise men
In the Epiphany, we focus on the light to the exclusion of the dark, celebrating the fools and rather than the hope Christ brings.
-
·
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.
-
·
Blessed—and our eternal struggle with worth
The concept of blessing, as we’ve inherited it, has conflicting understandings. In changing our own focus, we change our approach.
-
·
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.
-
·
The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
a mustard seed, yeast, treasure, a pearl. Something valuable. But what IS it? That things can actually be better than this.
-
·
Power and the burden to act
What do we do with our wealth? What obligation do we feel to do something good with it? And what about now?
-
·
Seeing the hope that is present
We are invited to see in Jesus incredible hope. How we perceive that hope is what makes all the difference.