Dec 15, 2008 by Howard Baker | 0 Comments
From Charles Wesley on the true meaning of Advent: Thou hidden source of calm repose,Thou all sufficient love divineMy help and refuge from my foesSecure I am while thou art mineAnd lo! from sin, and grief, and shameI hide me Jesus in Thy nameThy mighty name salvation is,And keeps my happy ... [More]
Dec 10, 2008 by Howard Baker | 0 Comments
A reflection for the second week of Advent suggested by Dr. MacFarland based on Luke 2:1-20: The Christmas story is familiar to everyone. Christmas cards and other modern renditions give us glimpses of flawless Mary in pristine wrinkle-free clothing, a steady and unperturbed Joseph in an ... [More]
Dec 08, 2008 by Howard Baker | 0 Comments
Jesus comes back into the world when we offer him a dwelling place in our hearts,When we accept him in his law of love, When we do what Mary did and conceive Jesus and carry him in us,So that he is able to become the heart of our life.Then he will love the heavenly Father with out whole heart, ... [More]
Dec 03, 2008 by Howard Baker | 0 Comments
Happy New Year! Happy new Christian year that is. Sunday, Nov. 30 marked the beginning of Advent and the beginning of the new church year. Come now where we least expect you,Christ our hope and longing, come.Show us where we still reject youin the world you made your ... [More]
Dec 02, 2008 by Howard Baker | 0 Comments
Happy New Year! Happy new Christian year that is. Sunday, Nov. 30 marked the beginning of Advent and the beginning of the new church year. Here is a reflection from Fr. Richard Rohr from the introduction to his booklet Preparing for Christmas to help orient our minds and hearts for a fresh ... [More]
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A community of professionals learning to live a life of gracious generosity that honors the life and work of Jesus. Featuring speaker Gordon MacDonald.
