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Christine Chakoian
Christine Chakoian is pastor of Westwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles.
Repenting for feeling futile (Isaiah 9:1-4; Matthew 4:12-23)
We can’t give up on the kingdom of God.
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.
Seeing us (John 1:29-42)
Again and again, Jesus sees people as they are.
January 18, Epiphany 2A (John 1:29–42)
Who is Jesus? The first chapter of John’s Gospel offers many answers.
January 11, Baptism A (Isaiah 42:1–9; Matthew 3:13–17)
Sometimes it’s hard for us to remember who we are.
December 24 & 25, Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)
God’s faithfulness shows up with wonder and surprise in a weary and heavy-laden world.
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First-century culture wars (24 A; Romans 14:1-12)
The issues are different, but the temptation is the same.
September 13, 24A (Exodus 14:19-31; Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21)
It's time for us to hear the song of Moses and Miriam in a new way.
The Spirit of the Lord in us (Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11)
Honestly, it seems like our flesh has a massive design flaw.