Remember the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den?It's not really about the lionsWhat landed Daniel in that den was his defiant act of prayerPrayer that was illegalDone right in an open window where everyone could see A subversive act of resistance that testified to allThat his God was greater than the king.That his God was more powerful than any empire.That his God was worth risking the lions for.And it is ...
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In the midst of the darkness, we hang on to the light. The prophet Isaiah said, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me,because the Lord has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,to bind up the broken hearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,and release to the prisoners;To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor,and the day of our God.” Hope is convinced that God will keep ...
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Joy is something that sees quite elusive these days. Outrage, indignation and anger are readily available, but joy seems in short supply. These words of poet Mary Oliver are resonating with me today, particularly her thought that what she was born for was to instruct herself over and over in joy and acclamation. Mindfulby Mary Oliver Every DayI see or hearsomethingthat more or less kills mewith delight,that leaves melike a needle in the haystackof ...
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Maybe this Christmas Ron Sexsmith captures what we all hope for at Christmas. Maybe this will be the year. The one where we access everything we truly want out of Christmas. Maybe... If this kind of Christmas is the one you've been seeking, then don't leave it to chance. Don't just hope for "maybe." Love deeper Choose to forgive Open Doors Shine the light Be grateful Participate in the incarnation by letting the Word be ...
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We lit the candle of Hope yesterday in church. We looked at the story of Daniel and the Lion's den But didn't talk so much about the lions It was Daniels defiant act of prayer that held our attention Prayer that was illegal Done right in an open window where everyone could see A subversive act of resistance that testified to all That his God was greater than the king. That his God was ...
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