The treasure is already given to us. It’s ours to receive and to be grateful for it!
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God strengthens us to proclaim the Gospel
One wonders, after hearing these passages from scripture today, if some amount of suffering of some type necessarily accompanies sharing the Gospel.
Continue readingToday’s ugly Gospel story becomes a mirror for us
Especially of what others may think of us.
Continue readingPentecost is a new beginning, a dynamic moment in time
We get “who we are” when we think of ourselves and define ourselves as a Pentecost church — a church filled with God’s Holy Spirit.
Continue readingScripture is mixed with suffering, betrayal
Yet also proclaim victory and divine glory.
Continue readingIt is through the Gospel that we open up to God
Not only did he know there was meaning in what he said and did, the people knew it, too, and sought what he had to offer to restore their lives.
Continue readingAll that Jesus would become is ‘presented’ to us in this feast
And light — yes, light — would be given unto us forever and ever and ever. Amen!
Continue readingA relationship with God full of spirit requires waiting
These are not just Advent themes, but everyday themes of the spiritual life.
Continue readingAn extraordinary story is promised
Uh oh! This, undoubtedly, would one day be his downfall.
Continue readingMary’s visit to Elizabeth can evoke in us the same joy and love the cousins experienced
Recognizing the Christ and rejoicing in the Christ within and among us is our role as Christians, as followers of Christ.
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