How Matilda, a Minnesota Moose, Saw the First Christmas: A Christmas Story
A Pastoral Prayer for Advent 4C Love – based on Luke 1:39-55 (the Magnificat)
This is a pastoral prayer based on the Magnificat for Advent 4C.
Advent
On Vipers and Joy: A Sermon for Advent 3 on Luke 3:7-18
Advent 3 is the perfect time to repent of our addiction to Empire.
Peace is Possible: A Prophetic Sermon on Baruch 5:1-9 for Advent 2
Putting on garments of beauty and God’s glory doesn’t come naturally.
Self-Care Advent Calendar 2021 and Weekly Advent Prayers
Advent calendar 2021 and weekly Advent prayers Year C
Lessons from Mary
Being God’s favored one is no easy task. For Mary it meant risking everything – her family, her relationship, her life. When she agreed to Gabriel’s proposal to bring the child of the Most High into the world, she made a choice that meant her life would be changed forever. She would never be just … Read More
Joy, Always Joy
Here we are at the third Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, this is the Sunday of Joy. On this day we shift from penitential waiting to joyful anticipation. The tone of Advent shifts from somber to joyful. We know that God is drawing near. We celebrate the Christ who was, who is, and who shall be. … Read More
Bidding Prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent
Come, let us pray for the people of God here and everywhere. (People silently or out loud offer their prayers.) Bringer of peace and hope, we turn our hearts and minds to you. We see your people in need all around us, all around the world. You frequently remind us that all people are your … Read More
The Angel Said, “Fear Not”
Most Bible stories of angel appearances have the angel’s first words be, “Fear not” or a similar proclamation. Ever wonder why? Aside from the obvious that being visited by a divine messenger would be up there on terrifying scale, why are these words consistently flowing from the mouths of angels? I jokingly (sort of) say … Read More