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Teri McDowell Ott pushes against the narrative of scarcity that is conveyed by the grumpy innkeeper in the Western church’s telling of the nativity.
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Christmas is difficult, bringing up painful memories for many. But, as John Wurster writes while reflecting on Joseph’s story, Christmas has been difficult from the beginning.
Daniel Heath writes a prayer that focuses on light in a dark season.
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For the third Sunday of Advent, Teri McDowell Ott explores joy as the antidote to despair.
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In this lectionary reflection, Teri McDowell Ott explores the spiritual opportunity John the Baptist presents on this second Sunday of Advent.
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Barbara A. Chaapel examines this week's apocalyptic Gospel text, exploring how the call to watch and wait is related to the call to act.
Hunter Steinitz offers a prayer for the Thanksgiving table that remembers our history as Americans and calls on God as the giver of life, justice and peace.
Amanda Horan offers a prayer for the Thanksgiving dinner table that focuses on creation, community and gratitude.
Katy Shevel offers a benediction to use in a Thanksgiving worship service or over your Thanksgiving meal.
Letarshia C. Robinson offers a prayer of thanksgiving that can be used as a part of a Thanksgiving worship service, a regular Sunday worship service or a blessing over a meal with your family.
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In this week’s lectionary reflection, Teri McDowell Ott highlights a theology of trauma that emerges from Luke’s crucifixion scene and why exposing this trauma is the beginning of hope.
"Hope is a reality that we build our faith on. And hope is incredibly impractical. Both things can be true. God gives us some examples in Scriptures ... that help us hold space for that nuance and choose hope nonetheless."
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We can all relate to Job's frustration in Job 19:23-27a, writes Teri McDowell Ott. Perhaps we can learn something from his hope.
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What are you waiting for, Alpha and Omega? Are you waiting for us to recognize our need for you? We are desperate..
Christ child growing in Mary’s womb, What will you bring into this world? Will you bring hope to my despair? Will you..
Ever living, always acting God, as the days grow shorter and the darkness deepens, we bow before you uncertain how to prepare..
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