John 1:29-42 Tomorrow, our nation remembers the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. His work in the civil rights movement, as well as his dedication to nonviolent direct action, are lauded today by the majority of the people in this country today. But it has not always been this way. At the time of hisContinue reading “Prophetic Pointing”
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The Doubting Prophet
Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist leapt in his mother’s womb in recognition of the miracle Mary carried. John the Baptist left behind his comfortable birthright for a short life of locusts and wild honey and persecution. John the Baptist was the voice crying out in the wilderness even when his voice grew hoarse and theContinue reading “The Doubting Prophet”
Winnowing
Luke 3:7-18 There’s nothing like getting called a brood of vipers to really get you in the holiday spirit! The lectionary keeps reminding us that yes, the birth of the Christ Child is just around the corner, but there’s more to the preparations than decorating trees and baking treats. John, the miraculous child of twoContinue reading “Winnowing”
Mother A Writes 