December 30, 2013
by Rev. Julie G. Hutson Trust in the LORD forever, for in the LORD God you have an everlasting rock. -Isaiah 26: 4 An everlasting rock. Wow. Imagine something so strong and sturdy! That’s our God. When people come into the worship space at Luther Memorial they are drawn to the rock wall. Like a Ride-the-Duck tour guide I say “This is the largest, free standing, man…
December 29, 2013
by Rev. Julie G. Hutson Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! Praise the Lord! -Psalm 148: 9-10, 14b One of my favorite hymns talks about the trees of the field clapping their hands! The Psalmist’s praise is wide as his/her imagination as mountains, hills, and trees join the animals, bugs and…
December 28, 2013
by Rev. Julie G. Hutson Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. -Matthew 18: 5 When I was in 6th grade my family moved to another state during Christmas break. I remember how very hard it was to get the lay of the land in mid stream. Where to sit at lunch? Who to talk to in the halls? How to fit in. Jesus reminds us, in this verse from Matthew, that…