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Sunday January 15th, 2017 – Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Behold, the Lamb of God, who bears the sin of the world! John 1:29 The translation above is not common, but I trust...
Sunday January 8th, 2017 – First Sunday after the Epiphany
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be...
Sunday January 1st, 2017 – First Sunday After Christmas
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you...
Advanced Directives – Q & A
I am helping my dad with end-of-life planning—getting his will updated, planning his funeral. I keep seeing references...
The Blessings of Adoption
A is for Admitting that God is in control. After many years of trying to make a family happen in our own timeframe,...
Sunday December 25th, 2016 – Christmas Day
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the...
Fertility and Choice
In today’s culture, many married couples put off starting a family until they are in their 30s or 40s, some divorced...
Sunday December 18th, 2016 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before...
The Remains of Our Bad Choices
Whenever I have to make a major decision, I always try and think through all the possible consequences that could...
Sunday December 11th, 2016 – Third Sunday of Advent
The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst...