Prophets! This week the Advent lectionary gives us two prophets, Isaiah and John the Baptist. They both have some things to say using reptiles as examples and images. Vipers and Asps and Adders. While there are some exceptions, many people are uncomfortable around snakes. Yet in Isaiah’s vision we have nothing to fear from snakes, […]
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Keep Awake for Hope
Advent is the four weeks of the church year just before Christmas. The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival”. Advent is a time when we look back in time to celebrate Jesus birth and we look forward to his future return. Advent helps us think about how we are to live in this time in […]