Jason B.

Seasoned Beginners They’ve started over so oftentheir hands know the feel of dawn—coffee cooling on the railing,heart set to carry on. They don’t talk much of wisdom,they just mend what’s torn and lean—their knowing lives in doing,their faith in what’s unseen. They plant the same small garden,though frost may have its say;they trust the sun to find them…

Seasoned Beginners

They’ve started over so oftentheir hands know the feel of dawn—coffee cooling on the railing,heart set to carry on. They don’t talk much of wisdom,they just mend what’s torn and lean—their knowing lives in doing,their faith in what’s unseen. They plant the same small…

Tonight Is the air lighter—or am I only wearyof holding my breath? Is that a glow in the window,or a trickof wantingto believe again? Something moves—not enough to name,just the faint suggestionthat silenceis listening back. I can’t name it—a hushwith a heartbeat,a beginning stirringwhere I’d fearedonly endings remained. Is this hope?It might be.I’m not sure—but I find myselfhopingit is.

Tonight

Is the air lighter—or am I only wearyof holding my breath? Is that a glow in the window,or a trickof wantingto believe again? Something moves—not enough to name,just the faint suggestionthat silenceis listening back. I can’t name it—a hushwith a heartbeat,a beginning stirringwhere I’d…

Third year in a row of our hummingbird building a nest on our patio. Same light every year! #beautiful #blessed #perspective

Love this weather. So rare to actually get decent snow and not just an ice storm. Sad it’s over in a day!

Jesus says that the kingdom belongs to the childlike. Those who are powerless, without legal status, most dependent upon the goodwill of the ones around them. #peace #love #hope

#love #pray #50501

The Church lives, speaks, acts, and loves from a focus beyond the problems of this world. #church #jesus #love #peace

Who will celebrate Christmas correctly?
Whoever finally lays down all power, all honor, all reputation, all vanity, all arrogance, all individualism beside the manger.
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
#merrychristmas #jesus #church

And, finally, we come to Love. Capitol-L Love - agape - the substance of which God is made.
#love #advent #god #christmas

"On this Advent Sunday of Joy, we reflect on Zechariah's story. Like Zechariah, we may struggle to believe in joy again, but in the gift of silence our joy can find renewal. Without the distraction of talking, we can absorb the small wonders around us that point to final joy. #AdventJoy

Last Sunday, we delved into the Advent theme of peace. Luke's gospel dramatically contrasts Caesar Augustus' embodiment of the violent peace of world governments against the selfless, inviting power of God as an infant. Join us this Sunday as we turn our attention to Christian joy. #advent #church

Despite challenges, Advent reminds us of God's work for our restoration. #AdventHope #Advent2024 #Faith #Christmas #Jesus 🎄

🌟 As Advent begins, we reflect on hope, waiting, and restoration. Jeremiah's prophecies amidst Judah's turmoil promise renewal, assuring us that God has not forgotten us. The "righteous Branch" prophecy hints at the Messiah.

Our time in December will culminate with our #Christmas Eve service on December 24th at 6pm. 🎄

#Jesus

As we step into the final month of 2024, we also enter the first month of the Christian year!

Let's embrace this transitional period by immersing ourselves in the spirit of #Advent, focusing on #hope, #peace, #joy, and #love.