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Sunday, December 17, 2017 – Third Sunday of Advent
And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He...
Going Back to the Basics – What Do the Scriptures Say About Life?
“The Bible doesn’t say anything about abortion.” Have you heard this before? I have as well—and they aren’t...
Sunday December 10th, 2017 – Second Sunday of Advent
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are...
A Need for Forever Homes for Foster Kids
A friend of mine told me a story about her son John. He was the kid that brought home lost animals and begged to keep...
Sunday December 3rd, 2017 – First Sunday of Advent
Mark 13:24-37 What is Jesus Doing? In 2007 Andrew Purves, during one of my Canonical oral examinations for ordination...
November 26th, 2017 – Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
"Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me" (Matthew 25:45)....
Thankful: One Family’s Legacy of Adoption
As we give thanks this Thanksgiving season, I can’t help but take a look back at the legacy of life in my family and...
Gifting a Child: Let’s Change the Adoption Language
A woman of faith who chose adoption for her child said just a few years ago, “We need to change the dialogue about...
November 19th, 2017 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 25:14-30 For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his...
Hurricane Harvey and Lessons You Taught Us about Open Adoption
A few weeks ago I was with my family in Frisco, TX escaping Hurricane Harvey. That week was a whirlwind of emotions....