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Bethlehem

Posted on December 28, 2019 by

In the ancient city, haunted by memories of feast and famine, exile and exodus, the earth itself makes room, Creation shifting and splitting as angels sing Glory out of cold stars shining with old light. Out of the holy darkness, … Continue reading →

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Epiphany wisdom, old and new

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

The picture that we expect to see is not always the one that is painted by God. Continue reading →

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Consider hibernation

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

a sabbatical of sorts… Continue reading →

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God stands by God’s Word

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

But as high risk and heavy investment strategies go, the scheduling of those responsible to throw in their lot with the populace bears some comparison to the Incarnation. Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

As we contemplate the vulnerability of a God who would be born homeless, human, humble, we remember the power of love to change the world. Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2016 by

A message for and from the Church of the Epiphany, Euclid, Ohio There’s something strange about the sign that the shepherds outside Bethlehem received that Christmas night so long ago. After all, if a choir of angels appears above the … Continue reading →

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Second thoughts

Posted on December 15, 2015 by

Mary did not float through her pregnancy without her swollen feet touching the ground. When Mary returned to her senses, the bread was burning, and she nearly took the skin off her hands snatching it from the fire in a … Continue reading →

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Sermon for a Christmas Eve with pick-up pageant

Posted on December 24, 2013 by

This sermon was written for a Christmas Eve on which the Church of the Epiphany hosted a pick-up pageant, invited any and all children to come and pick out a costume to join in the play as they arrived in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day: John’s Prologue

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

Two of the three gospel readings that are offered for Christmas services in our lectionary use the story of the nativity from Luke, the story acted out in Christmas pageants and plays, the story of the manger and the shepherds … Continue reading →

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