Mary, Your mother, prophesiedGod is Holy,showing mercy to everyone.God scatters the proud,pulling down arrogant thrones,feeding the hungry,and lifting up the lowly. Zechariah, Your uncle, prophesiedGod is merciful,saving us from those who hate us,rescuing us from our enemies,so that we can serve God without fear.God’s deep compassion breaks upon us like dawn,God’s mercy lights our path,God’s […]
Monthly Archives: January 2026
In seminary, I took one of my required preaching classes with Dr Jerry Mercer. As Dean of the Chapel, Dr Mercer did not give you one second past 20 minutes. When you said “amen” or the clock struck zero, Dr Mercer stood up and began leading your classmates in a critique of your sermon. I […]
When Lewis began playing organized soccer, I found myself coaching a gaggle of 4 and 5 year olds. I ordered “The Baffled Parents Guide to Coaching Soccer.” Chapters like “Surviving Your First Practice”, and “Make It Fun and Rewarding” inspired me. We had a great season. Assigned purple jerseys, we voted to be the Purple […]
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