April 28, 2024 | Esther 7
The story of Esther is a gripping tale of conspiracy, intrigue, and integrity. Here we find a great hero in Esther, who defies all constraints placed upon her. She is the agent of God's justice where evil is exposed. She…
Courage
Hebrews 5:11-14 | April 21, 2024
When we don't know where we are going in life or are simply confused, we often think it is easier to retreat inward. Our response of fear in these situations will bring isolation rather than openness. The followers of Jesus…
Matthew 2:13-18 – December 31, 2023
Jesus as refugee! Not too long after the birth of Jesus the forces of evil, power, and corruption are already trying to end his young life. With all of the power of empire set against Him, God finds a way…
Luke 1:39-56 – December 17, 2023
it is hard to imagine that the cosmos hangs in the balance with two Jewish women in the first century. Elizabeth and Mary have an important moment together when their unborn children meet for the first time. These two women…
Matthew 1:18-25 – December 10, 2023
Have you ever been caught between a rock and a hard place? The Bible is filled with stories of people who found themselves in exactly the same place. The story of Joseph, in Matthew's gospel, is a good example. He…
December 11, 2022 – Luke 1:39-56 | The With Us God | Finding Christ in Others
The meeting between Mary and Elizabeth is a beautiful and powerful moments. These two women will give birth to children that will topple empires and redeem the world from sin. Most parents know nothing of what their children will do…
December 19, 2021-Luke 1:39-45 (Advent 4-Year C)
We all have a story. That story is part of God's story which intersects the stories of others. Mary, the mother of Jesus, comes to share her story with Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. When their stories intersect…