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Hope Springs Forth
Throughout the year, we have continued to celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Upper Room daily Read More
Dottie Escobedo-Frank | Read John 1:1-14
One of my favorite parts of the Advent and Christmas season are the lights that shine everywhere. We decorate our streets with lights. We put lights on trees in the town square and in our homes. We put lights on our houses. Movies that are set in the Christmas season...
Dear Christ, be born in us and fill us as the light fills our room. Amen.
The scripture passages this week point to the need for justice and show the ways God saves us. Isaiah tells of those who bring the good news of justice and reveal the salvation that comes from God. John and the first Hebrews passage prepare us for the coming Christ child by drawing our attention to the symbols that fill the season. The psalm and the second Hebrews passage remind us of the reasons we celebrate. The Gospel of Matthew reminds us to notice the places where justice has not been found. Justice takes time, it takes work, and it takes determination. Justice only happens when we have God working alongside us showing us the way of righteousness and the road of peace. May justice come for all this season.
• Read Isaiah 52:7-10. Where have you seen good news being shared in the world? When have you brought good news?
• Read Hebrews 2:10-18. What emotions are generated in you as you approach family gatherings? What brings you joy during the Christmas season?
• Read Psalm 148. For what do you praise God? In what ways do you express your praise?
• Read Matthew 2:13-23. What similarities and differences do you see between the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt and the modern-day journey of migrants around the world? How have you welcomed the children of the world in your community?
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