A reading from the gospel according to Matthew and also from the prophet Isaiah: (Matthew 1:21-23) “She will give birth to a son and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place …
The Language is Plural
The last couple of weeks we’ve been exploring a theology of thankfulness. Towards the end of his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul writes these words: (5.16-18) Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. …
Shadows and Hope
We’re going to be in 1 Thessalonians today. We’re spending three weeks reflecting on three verses— verses 16-18 in chapter five: (5.16-18) Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. When I begin to …
What God Wants
I had a few different ideas about directions that we could go, places we could explore, things that might be helpful for us as a community— but then I had three of you— at different times in different places say to me… “We really need to …