This past Sunday of Advent, our church focused on being given strength – strength in waiting, strength in expectation. Expectation is difficult for me. I’m constantly moving to the next thing out of apprehension that I’m forgetting something. (Those of us familiar with the demanding schedule of Advent ministry may easily forgive such behavior. Pastor-friends,… Continue reading The Unexpected Expectation
Advent is a time for peace, for reflection on the One who fulfills our every need, the One who guides lovingly (and yes, sometimes a bit abruptly) as our true life-shepherd. His name is Jesus. And he’s a bit sneaky. See, he likes to pop up in the most seemingly random times, or reveal his… Continue reading The Righteousness of Unity
But there is hope for causes such as this, when the downtrodden are left in isolation, victimized by self-absorption and classified by presupposition. In my religious tradition, we identify that hope in Jesus of Nazareth, the Messiah. “For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me… Continue reading They May Seek The LORD (Where Should The Homeless Go? – Part 2)
Chaplain Mike Harmon: Churched, Unchurched 