Don’t forget to remember that Jesus helps us make order out of chaos. Jesus will direct our steps. His teachings shape our lives in accordance with God’s way, so we are able to participate in God’s kingdom. As he sought God’s will in everything, and as the well-known gospel song goes: “Order my steps inContinue reading “Order My Steps”
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Name and Remember the Gifts
At Christmas time, we think and talk a bit about gifts that wise people brought to the baby Jesus. But I want to be sure to name and remember the many awesome gifts he gave to us. At Easter, we read in the scriptures how one of the men crucified next to Jesus said, “Jesus,Continue reading “Name and Remember the Gifts”
Make It Known
The gospels tell us that after the shepherds came and saw the baby Jesus lying in the manger, “they made known what had been told them about this child.” (Luke 2:17). They proclaimed, sang, preached, and taught about this Prince of Peace and Person for Justice. As for me, I am on a mission–I hopeContinue reading “Make It Known”
Our Salvation
When the elder Simeon saw the baby Jesus, he said, “My eyes have seen your salvation.” I too can see our common salvation when I envision all of us really applying Jesus’ teachings, following in his way of justice and love for all. I continually pray that we choose this path and really do it!Continue reading “Our Salvation”
Look and Listen
Who wouldn’t JUMP FOR JOY to know there’s a leader, prophet, activist, Messiah, devoted to God’s path and changing the world? Dedicated to justice, healing, and peace, with a mission to love ALL and honor each one? Determined to show us a better way of freedom, hope, and liberation? Do you see these blessed leadersContinue reading “Look and Listen”
To Follow Him
They went with haste to see the child lying in the manger. I pray we all too can hurry to see–and follow–the revolutionary, loving Jesus… from my in-process comic/graphic book of the gospel according to Luca ❤️💜
Children, Grow Strong!
We read in The Gospel of Luke that after both John and Jesus were born, they grew and became strong in serving God. It was said about John: “The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel.” (Luke 1:80) About Jesus theContinue reading “Children, Grow Strong!”
Celebrating the One
Celebrating the One who is love, who gives life… ❤️💜
Merry Christmas to All!
This is photo two of the large “Nativity of Jesus” outdoor sign designed by Anni and painted by participants in three recent art workshops at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ (Washington DC). It shows angels and shepherds celebrating the miraculous birth of Jesus, the Messiah, the Savior, and the Lord of Life, who cameContinue reading “Merry Christmas to All!”
A Savior Is Born
This pic is one of two showing a large outdoor sign designed by Anni and painted by participants in three recent art workshops at the Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ (Washington DC). It celebrates the birth of Jesus the Christ, the Savior, who came for those seeking to know God; who came to transformContinue reading “A Savior Is Born”