Jesus, “Joseph’s son,” doesn’t ‘budge’ on being faithful to his call - even in his hometown.

God wants to renew us through his Word, but what does spiritual renewal look like?

In transforming water into wine Jesus demonstrates his lordship over Creation, though few seem to notice. Where might Jesus be at work today? Do we have eyes to see?

If we want to see Jesus, we need to be prepared.

During Epiphany we reflect on the story of the Magi who travelled from afar to worship a newborn King, bringing rich gifts to lay at his feet, and received far more than they gave.

Jesus, the best gift we can receive for Christmas, brings us two presents he wants us to have, gifts that set us free from the sin that holds us back from the love of God the Father.

When Paul tells us to “Rejoice in the Lord, always,” he is not advocating mere happiness. He is exhorting us to a joy that goes beyond passive emotional experience and enters the realm of deep spiritual worship, abiding in Christ’s saving grace.

Lessons and Carols proclaims God in history bringing us rescue and salvation. We are not removed from this narrative, because this is our story.

Advent is a season of preparation when we remember the birth of the Christ Child and we anticipate "the Son of Man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory.” How will we prepare for Christ's coming as Lord and Judge?

This Advent Season brings Good News: God loves us so much that he sent his Son to wake us up and call us into life!