Arise, shine; for your light has come,    and the glory of the LORD has risen upon youFor darkness shall cover the earth,    and thick darkness the peoples;but the LORD will arise upon you,    and God’s glory will appear over you. Isaiah 60:1-2 Today is Epiphany, when...

The people who walked in darkness       have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness—      on them light has shined. Isaiah 9:2 Christmas is almost upon us—Merry Christmas, everybody! Christmas is so foundational to the Christian faith that we...

But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah,   who are one of the little clans of Judah,from you shall come forth for me   one who is to rule in Israel,whose origin is from of old,   from ancient days. . . .And this One shall be peace. Micah 5:2, 5a Christmas means many things...

John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Bear fruits worthy of repentance.” Luke 3:7-8a I don’t know how many Presbyterian pastors preach the lectionary. I don’t think it was common...

“Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28 Yesterday I heard a truly inspiring sermon. I wasn’t the only one; a 91-year-old woman told the preacher it was one of the best sermons...

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 This is Thanksgiving week, so we join with all Americans of all faiths and no faith to give thanks. But just over a...

Rise up, come to our help.Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love. Psalm 44:26 The circle of love is broken whenever there is alienation,whenever there is misunderstanding,whenever there is insensitivity and hardening of the heart.  This was part of the prayer...

... when the morning stars sang togetherand all the heavenly beings shouted for joy. Job 38:7 Surely, last week’s presidential election will be analyzed for many years, so I hesitate to attempt to give a response. Some may even question whether it is appropriate for...

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old haspassed away; see, everything has become new! 2 Corinthians 5:17 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a newcreation is everything! Galatians 6:15 This weekend I managed to...