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Jesus taught that our light must be like a city on a hill, shining out in the darkness, illuminating God’s good news for all the world to see. You and me — we are that light, living here and now. Our lives are witnesses to Jesus. When we live in his way, we shine that light out for others to see, to…

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone…

Can we be honest and real about who we love and who are our enemies? Can we take an honest account AND be able to seek the well-being (shalom) of even the ones we despise/hate/are at odds with?

Jesus calls the first disciples. What does it mean for us to engage in our calling, to fully show up to the good work God has for us?

Being honest is a mark of healthy community. And we seek to be honest, in love.

Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day,…

Baptism changes our orientation to the world, as individuals, and as members of a body. We are immersed in the waters and reemerge with new allegiances.

Luke 1:46-55 - Magnificat. On this final Sunday of Advent, we turn toward hope. These four weeks, we’ve heard words for the beginning, words like love, peace, and joy, which all come together as we, beloved children of God, await the dawning of Christ’s light among us. We embrace one another in lovingkindness,…

John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children…