December 23, 2018
Star of Wonder
A story about a new heart, and a painting of a brand new family, take us deeper into the meaning […]
December 16, 2018
That Was Then
How the message of a prophet howling in the wilderness helps us find our joy. Text: Luke 3:1-18
December 2, 2018
If Jesus Invented Christmas
What would Christmas look like if Jesus had invented it? Ask the people of California, or Alaska. Text: Luke 21:25-38
December 24, 2017
Christmas Faith
The story of the first Christmas is not meant for children; it’s meant for adults living in the real world […]
December 17, 2017
Light Two Candles
Tracing the connection between John’s and Mary’s anger, and her joy, and the power of peace. Text: Luke 1:39-45
December 3, 2017
We’re Here Because
Hope is not a feeling; hope is something we wage, most often in the dark. Text: Mark 13:24-37
December 18, 2016
A Fine Mess
Text: Matthew 1:18-25 The miracle of Christmas chooses Mary but it’s the mess that chooses Joseph. He leans into the […]
December 11, 2016
The Bare Essentials
Text: Luke 1:46-55 What Keith Jarrett’s Köln concert and a deepwater oil rig reveal about the nature of miracles.
December 4, 2016
Lunacy Then and Now
Text: Matthew 3: 1-12 Why was John such an odd figure? And what does this mean for us? […]
November 27, 2016
Awake, Alert and Expectant
Text: Matthew 24: 36-44