The Wonder of God among Us
Sometimes we read and hear Bible verses so often that we may forget to stop and ponder what they really mean.
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Mary and Elizabeth could not be more different. Elizabeth is the recipient of a miracle that has brought immense joy and worth to her and her husband.
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John the Baptist knew his standing, his purpose, and his place in his specific time in history.
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In writing to the Thessalonians, Paul lays out some important qualities God is looking to shape in our communities.
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Mary has just announced her pregnancy to her cousin Elizabeth, but it’s not a typical announcement.
Continue ReadingCheetos Dust
My dislike of Cheetos has nothing to do with the actual flavor. It has everything to do with the orange dust that remains.
Continue ReadingGaps, Spaces, Silence
Joseph giving himself that extra time to “consider these things” is the space in which the angel comes and reveals God’s plan.
Continue ReadingOf Trees and Baptism
Baptism is a wonderful, celebratory act that is best accomplished when it is rooted in community. Devoid of an audience, it loses something.
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