All year long we wait for the season of Advent, anticipating the celebration of the arrival of Jesus. During the weeks of Advent, we are pleased to offer a devotional reflection that draws on the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. We hope you’ll be encouraged and reminded of the God …
2015 Advent Series: Peace
All year long we wait for the season of Advent, anticipating the celebration of the arrival of Jesus. During the weeks of Advent, we are pleased to offer a devotional reflection that draws on the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. We hope you’ll be encouraged and reminded of the God …
2015 Advent Series: Hope
All year long we wait for the season of Advent, anticipating the celebration of the arrival of Jesus. During the weeks of Advent, we are pleased to offer a devotional reflection that draws on the four themes of Advent: Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love. We hope you’ll be encouraged and reminded of the God …
Are We There Yet?
As we head into the summer months, the familiar question, “Are we there yet?” will be a frequent refrain. This question will be repeatedly asked on car trips with family, heading to camp with students and by anyone with a long, unfamiliar road ahead of them. Doing justice in our communities can …
The Word of Reconciliation
Friends, we are gathered here this morning to reflect on a text that stands at the heart of the church’s mission: 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2, the great text in which Paul speaks of New Creation and the ministry of reconciliation. I suspect this Scripture is likewise, for many of you, close to the heart …
On Advent and a Season of Giving: Love
John 13:34-35 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. The God of creation enters into our midst in the personhood of Jesus. It is a profound act of love. It is out …
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On Advent and a Season of Giving: Joy
This week we’re featuring a song by Urban Doxology, “The Earth Shall Know,” as a part of our Advent reflection. Click here, enter your name and email to download. Isaiah 65:17-18 See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come …
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On Advent and a Season of Giving: Peace
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Although scripture foretold the coming of the messiah in the form of a child, the people of Israel were expecting a powerful king who would come …
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