Nativity of the Lord
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January 25, Epiphany 3A (Isaiah 9:1–4; Matthew 4:12–23)
Remembering the past enlightens our understanding of the present. We have been here before.
God in the particular (Luke 2:1-20)
The Christmas story is scandalous because of its specificity.
December 24 and 25, Nativity A (Luke 2:1–14 (15-20)
It’s likely that Jesus was born in a cave. Does that make any difference?
Whose victory? (Psalm 98)
People want to be champions. Psalm 98 offers something different.
Nicene myths
The Athanasians won, so they got to tell the story of Arianism. Arius would barely have recognized it.
December 24 and 25, Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)
When does tonight become tomorrow? Is it the first glint of daybreak? The first breath of the baby?
Microbes in the manger
God is humbly present in every living creature. Maybe closer than we’ve imagined.
An imperative to praise (Psalm 98)
The psalmist is bossy: “Sing to the Lord a new song.”
The light of hope for refugees (Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20)
Mary and Joseph must have felt dejected and homeless.
December 24/25, Nativity of the Lord (Isaiah 9:2–7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11–14; Luke 2:1–20)
The God of exiles, refugees, and migrants still shines light amid today’s present darkness.
Mary’s special child and mine
I probably shouldn’t treat my own son like he’s the Messiah. Imagine the pressure.
December 24 & 25, Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)
God’s faithfulness shows up with wonder and surprise in a weary and heavy-laden world.
A shower in the desert
At a migrant shelter in Tijuana, I met a woman who was about to give birth.