In the 8th century before his birth, the prophet Isaiah announced Messiah’s coming: “Unto us a child is born.” (Isa. 9:6) “There is a childhood into which we have to grow, just as there is a childhood we must leave behind.” (19th c. Scottish novelist, poet, and theologian George MacDonald) Jesus’s tells us that unless we become like little children, we cannot enter the Kingdom of God. The childhood into which we have to grow is to share is that of the True Child, Jesus Christ. When I … [Read more...]
Faith
Called into Joy
Lord Jesus, as we hear your word of invitation this morning, open our hearts and our minds to your presence, and stir in us a desire to know and love you better. Amen. Intro - Violet’s Joy This past Wednesday evening I received a very special text. I think many of you know I have quite a pack of nieces and nephews back home in Winnipeg. My family is pretty close-knit, and we often text each other back and forth throughout the day. On Wednesday evening the text I received was a video from my … [Read more...]
Throwing your life away in order to find it.
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