Advent Readings Day 7 – Radical Assessment & Adjustment
“John answered,’The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same.’” Luke 3:11 We only have to read one chapter further from Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus to see a glimpse of what Jesus came to do. Now, I know that for some people this seems out of line. Come on now, aren’t we supposed to be… Read More
Advent Reading Day 6 – Tension
“She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 Dickens began A Tale of Two Cities with the line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” A former leader of mine refers to life in following Jesus as the “incredible joy and the sheer terror of Kingdom living.” Both encapsulate an important truth… Read More
Advent Reading Day 5 – The Equalizer
“He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, evan as he said to our fathers.” Luke… Read More