Our culture’s playlist encourages us to compare and judge our neighbor, to critique and condemn their life and life choices. Jesus’ playlist invites us to look within, get a clear picture of our own life first, and attend to the parts of our lives that need critical attention.
Our culture’s playlist sings out “be afraid.” Some fears are founded; others are not. The culture’s playlist makes us fearful that we will not have enough, do enough, or be enough. People of God have a different playlist – “Do not be afraid.” If you listen to Jesus’ playlist you will have enough, do enough,…
Our hearts are distracted by so many competing voices, listening to playlists that are not the Word of God. When you listen to Jesus’ playlist, your heart will be pulled out of distraction.
What Epiphanies have come to you over the past year? How and where have you seen God at work? Join us this Epiphany Sunday for worship and communion (come prepared with elements of food and drink from your own home) as we continue to honor God with our time and attention, even while apart.
A traditional Christmas Eve service, with Scripture, music, a message and a time of candle lighting. Have a candle ready to light for each person in your home to close the service. Merry Christmas!
Jesus has been our constant companion throughout our lives. Through the birth of Jesus, God draws us back into loving relationship with God and the community of faith. We need to claim and act upon our calling to guide others to God.
Light is used throughout the scriptures as an image of hope and healing. Light, we know, can help us to notice those who are invisible to others. How can we “leave the light on” for those who feel lost in the darkness?
The challenge throughout the Bible is to “love your neighbor as yourself.” We can begin by looking intentionally for the strangers in our midst and reaching out to them with caring words and actions.
We know God’s love best through relationships. Our task during this Advent/Christmas season (and always, really) is to remember to look for and recognize the overlooked and lonely in the world.