We have been conditioned by the Myth of Efficiency, and this conditioning has caused us to think of stories like the one found in Luke 2:41-52 as unnecessary or unimportant. This sermon…
God Works through the Ordinary
It seems we have come to think about the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ Birth as a stumbling bock to God’s plan. But is that really what is going on here? Who is really…
Help our Unbelief
When Mary visits Elizabeth (in Luke 1:39-45), Elizabeth believes what God is doing without requiring any proof. It seems Elizabeth doesn’t need proof to believe, but we do Perhaps we, like Mary…
Preparing the Way
John the Baptist preached a message of repentance and judgment – both of which are words that we find unsettling and perhaps even frightening. In the midst of impending judgement, the crowds…
Don‘t Forget to Remember
Scripture often reminds God’s people to remember who God is and what God has done. And yet, we often forget to remember. Even so, the good news is that the God of…
The Hope of God‘s Future
When we hear passages like Luke 21:25-36, we might want to skip over these words. But while these words seem scary at first, we actually find a lot of home in them.…