Archive for December 2014
To Hope and To Wait
In the Spanish language the verb esperar means both “to hope” and “to wait.” It is a beautiful Advent verb.
Read MoreLet It Be
She reminds us that transformation is not something that we can either will or work into existence – ever.
Read MoreAdvent Hope
It’s the third week of Advent and soon the “Word will become flesh.” We will hear the voice of an angel announce “peace on earth.” But let’s be clear, the pathway to peace is paved by the disruptive voice of the prophet.
Again this week we hear the voice of John the Baptist crying out in the wilderness.
Read MoreBEEP BEEP BEEP Arggg
In Mark we get a smelly guy yelling – dressed like a nutcase. Right from the opening verses.
“Repent!” Literally, “get a different mind!” Wake up! Rub the sleep boogers out of your eyes. Splash some water if that’s what it takes. Brew a strong cup. Yes this is going to be good, and you’re going to miss it in the state you’re in.
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