6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this. (Isa. 9:6-7)
The song of Mary
In this Fourth Sunday of Advent, it is good to reflect on the Gospel for the day (Luke 1:39-56). In our day, let Mary’s song lift up our spirits and bring us hope once again.
Continue reading “The song of Mary”The darkness humanity will not solve
“We can send Christmas cards about love and peace all we want, but the human race is utterly incapable of turning itself around…
Continue reading “The darkness humanity will not solve”Remembering what Christ demonstrated for US to do
Dear Church,
Stop gathering around the name of Jesus while ignoring the ways of Jesus.
Remember the poor.
Visit the prisoner.
Feed the hungry.
Clothe the naked.
Welcome the stranger.
Deliver the oppressed.
Serve the least.
And rise for the marginalized.
He waits for us there.
— Carlos A. Rodríguez (@HappySonship) December 18, 2018
Colliding worldviews
I have finally taken to podcasts. (Which should signal to everyone that podcasts will now NOT be a great medium of communication.)
Continue reading “Colliding worldviews”We are met by the oncoming Lord
Quite simply, I can’t adequately find a way to give a stronger recommendation for Fleming Rutledge’s book, Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ. It has been refreshing and challenging all at the same time as I’ve learned more about what this season should entail in my life.
Continue reading “We are met by the oncoming Lord”In Advent you must face the darkness
If there is anything I am learning in this season of Advent it is to allow the darkness to do something in me.
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