THEME: Moving from Worldly Worries to Spiritual Anticipation Fulfillment of God’s promises Today is the third Sunday of Advent, a season of preparation and anticipation for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Advent is also a time to reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy and love that are central to our Christian...
THEME: “Peaceful Preparation: PEACE IS? Gift, fruit and sign”. Today is the second Sunday of Advent, a season of preparation and anticipation for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Advent is also a time to reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy and love that are central to our Christian faith. Today, we will...
Rev Tania writes: And so, the year starts again, and as usual, we begin with the end – the vision of God’s reign accomplished in Christ. Whether we speak of a vision of God’s reign in the midst of the turmoil of the past, or a vision of God’s reign coming in the midst of...
This week marks the end of Year A in the three year Lectionary cycle. Of course, as usual, the year ends with an encounter with Christ as King, and each year gives us a different, surprising view of Christ’s reign. Who—or what—has authority over you in your daily activities? How might we live if we trusted...
THEME: “Awakening to Purpose: A Call to preparation and readiness” Human Experience – fear and inaction So, what is the common theme that holds these passages together? I believe it is the theme of preparation and readiness. Deborah was prepared to answer God’s call, the Thessalonians were encouraged to be ready for the second coming...
THEME: Choice, commitment and rediness The common theme that unites Joshua 24:1-38, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-18, and Matthew 25:1-13 is the idea of choice, commitment and readiness. In Joshua 24:1-38, Joshua challenges the Israelites to choose whom they will serve: God or idols. It’s about making a deliberate commitment to follow the Lord and to...
THEME: Following the Path of Humility and Faith: The Mission of the Church” What is the Good News today from the book of Joshua, the letter to the Thessalonians, and the Gospel of Matthew. In these passages, we find a common theme of humility, faith, and the call to lead by example. Let us explore...
How has your walk with God changed you? Different seasons, changes in our lives lead us to mature in Christ – not only grow older, but grow into Christ. Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses’ story ends with God showing him the Promised Land even though Moses would “not cross over there.” Of course, there is profound grief...
In all this week’s readings we are reminded of the profound importance of seeking God’s glory and relying on His presence to guide us in our interactions with the world. Moses, in Exodus, sought the Lord’s presence and guidance. In 1 Thessalonians, the community’s faith and love shone as a testament to God’s glory. And...
MESSAGE 8th October – 19th Sunday after PENTECOST – Year A THEME: The law of God is love Title: “Jesus: Our Cornerstone of Love by the Power of the Spirit” Today we explore a powerful theme that runs through our readings from Exodus, Philippians, and Matthew. It’s the theme of Jesus being our cornerstone of...
