Season of Advent

The Student Is A Girl or, Advent Hope at Liberty University

Her name is Moriah Wierschem. Christianity Today‘s piece, Liberty Student: Why I Didn’t Cheer for Jerry Falwell Jr, provides a glimpse into the minds of a number of students who do not share their University President’s call to arms amid the thundering applause of the gathered crowd.… Continue reading

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Weekly Wrap – Maybe You Missed These Posts

Today we shared some time with quite a few with the Littleton side of our family. Not everyone was able to attend. But, it was good to see faces we do not always see. Sometimes these posts go live at inconvenient times to your reading schedule. I am grateful … Continue reading

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The Word(s) That Change(s) the World

Jesus calls into question our need for oppositional postures. But, in order to maintain the strength of our perceived positions we need someone, some group, with which to be angry. Funny thing is that when we read the Gospels, Jesus’ words reserved for those who chose him as their … Continue reading

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The Past Tugs and the Future Pulls – Advent Beginnings

I found this short post from three years ago pointing toward the First Sunday in the Season of Advent. I am reposting as the theme still persists.

Sunday marks the beginning of the Season of Advent. We emphasize anticipation, expectation. We also might need remember, disappointment and defeat. These … Continue reading

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