December 24, 2013 – Christmas Eve
by Rev. Julie G. Hutson For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders… -Isaiah 9: 6a On this holy night, you come. Not as a mighty warrior, or an earthly king, but as a babe. And yet, all authority rests upon your shoulders. You will bear the weight of all the world, on shoulders small and soft with baby down. We have prayed for…
December 23, 2013
by Paul Allen Magnificat – A Reflection on Luke 1:46b-55 In Mary’s extravagant hymn of praise to God, which we call the Magnificat, she says, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Why? Well, besides her joy at learning she is the bearer of the Christ, the Savior of the world, Mary lays out a few other reasons, such as: God’s mercy is for…
December 22, 2013
by Steve Olson “Papa, tell me the story again.” They were working in the shop. Today they were making a table for the fish merchant. It would be used to display his wares, and soon would be covered in fish scales and such. Still, it had to look perfect before they sent it over and they worked quietly, curled shavings of wood and the smell of sawdust filling their…