Advent is John’s time. He’s out in the wilderness, preaching and urging us to prepare the way of the Lord. I suggested last week that Advent is a time of […]
John’s Time (December 9, 2018)
Advent is John’s time. This wild man of Advent is out in the wilderness, far from the settled life of the city, and he’s drawing crowds. He’s out in the […]
Born in a Stable? Not Really! (December 14, 2018)
One of the decorations I collect for this time of year is the crèche—a rough stable, with Mary and Joseph gazing at their newborn son laid in a manger, attended […]
Stuff Love (December 5, 2018)
We’re in the middle of that great orgy of consumerism again. It’s the great religious festival of the year for North America. Malls and stores are decked out in their […]
The Joy of Alternative Giving (November 30, 2018)
I’ve written about a practice called Alternative Giving, but it’s important enough for me to repeat some of my comments. That’s especially true at this time of year, when we […]
Advent (December 2, 2018 – Deb Saffin)
Advent – the start of the new church year. A time of expectation; a time of waiting; a time of hope, a time of preparation for good things to come. […]
Living in Two Worlds (December 2, 2018)
Let me begin with the old joke: I’ve got some bad news and I’ve got some good news. I’ll start with the bad news, but before I deliver it, I […]