ADVENT LOVE

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTDECEMBER 24, 2023 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.”Luke 1:30-31 Advent – Day 22Sunday, December 242 Samuel 7:1-11, 16Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26RomansContinueContinue reading “ADVENT LOVE”

LIFTING UP THE LOWLY

[God] has shown strength with his arm;   he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,   and lifted up the lowly;he has filled the hungry with good things,   and sent the rich away empty[Luke 1:51-53 NRSV] One of the most impactful essays I’ve ever readContinueContinue reading “LIFTING UP THE LOWLY”

IMITATORS OF GOD

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.[Ephesians 5:1-2] I’ve mentioned previously on this blog that I have a retired pastor friend with whom I walk regularly  twice a week. (Click HERE to seeContinueContinue reading “IMITATORS OF GOD”