It’s getting a bit colder outside today, the leaves have been changing colors for a few weeks now. The days are getting shorter and it reminds me that we are heading into the holiday season. A great time of giving thanks for all that God is doing in our lives. On Thanksgiving, we prepare a… Read more »
Posts Tagged: The View from Zion’s Window
Listen to God’s Silence
When we watch Jesus, who had been bombarded by noisy accusations from his enemies, stand silently in front of Pontius Pilate we wonder what’s gone wrong. Instead of firing back he silently surrenders. “And Pilate again asked him, ‘Have you no answer to make? See how many charges they bring against you.’ But Jesus made… Read more »
Don’t Read the Bible
Reading the Bible like a newspaper can mean we note with interest what God did in the lives of Abraham, Job, or Mary, or we nod in agreement that Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. Facts fill our heads as much as “two plus two equals four” is a piece of data… Read more »
Advent Hope
Advent, which begins December 2nd, is a season of hope. Although the watching and waiting builds into our hearts anticipation, hope itself is more about expectation. Hope is as clear-eyed in its observation as it is wide-eyed in its anticipation. Hope doesn’t so much beg for answers as it brings affirmation of a God who… Read more »
