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On November 4, Kim and I became sick with COVID-19. We were quite ill for a week, and it has taken us longer than that to feel OK. Strange that we waited to get COVID-19 until after the pandemic ended, … Continue reading →

“Another year over and a new one just begun . . . Let’s hope it’s a good one without any fear.” So sang John Lennon 51 years ago in his hit “Happy Xmas (War is Over);” and it’s a nice … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 1:57-80 (the birth of John the Baptist) The joys of Christmas come easily to my mind – things like family meals, expressions of love and affection, and child-like delight in trees, candles, gift-giving, music, and chocolates. But Advent … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 2:1-20 (the birth of Jesus) Some churches and faith traditions don’t sing. One wing of the Reformation argued that only the 150 Psalms of the Hebrew Bible could be sung in church. Happily, most churches sing and this … Continue reading →

Text: Matthew 17:1-9 (The Transfiguration) I was pleased when Bryan told me that he had chosen “And the Glory of the Lord” as the anthem for Transfiguration Sunday. It is the opening chorus of a well-loved piece of baroque music: … Continue reading →

Texts: Isaiah 9:1-4 (from darkness to light), Matthew 4:12-23 (Jesus calls his first followers) What does it mean to follow Jesus? When Peter, Andrew, James and John first meet him, Jesus says, “Come, follow me, and I will make you … Continue reading →