In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. Last week we began a brief series on the epistle to the Colossians. We do this as we consider the passing of one year and the dawning of … Read More
Colossians 1:1-14
In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. New Year’s Eve – It’s the end of another year. As we tend to do, we typically look back on the year that has passed and simultaneously look … Read More
Christmas Eve – John 1:1-14
Read the passage here. Christmas is a paradox for many. Traditionally, it is the season of peace on earth, goodwill to men, joy to the world. But it’s also true that the Christmas season is … Read More
Advent IV – Luke 1:26-38
In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. Today we observe the fourth Sunday of Advent, which means that it’s one week away from Christmas. It seems that the season has gone by remarkably quickly and … Read More
Advent III – Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. Advent is about (among other things) anticipation. Traditionally, depending on your liturgical framework, this is often represented by themes such as Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. It’s celebrated … Read More
Advent I – Isaiah 64:1-9
In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. In a slight departure from the “official” Christian calendar, today we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. For those who didn’t grow up in a more liturgical tradition, … Read More
Genesis 27:1-41
In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. Today we’re looking at the account of Jacob stealing the blessing from Jacob. The story has a lot in common with the previous story we looked at introducing … Read More
Genesis 26:1-33
In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. Right off the bat, there are obvious similarities with Abraham’s story. Isaac’s encounter with Abimelek repeats the exact same sin that his father was guilty of with both … Read More
Genesis 25:19-34
In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. In our survey of Genesis, it’s worth saying just a few words about Isaac, because we’re passing over his story entirely. You might expect more out of Isaac’s … Read More
Genesis 12-22 (Abraham Recap)
In a Nutshell… Read the passage here. Over the past couple of months, we’ve been looking at the story of Abraham. I thought it would be a good opportunity to pause here and reflect a … Read More