We do our best to love people we don’t like because Jesus tells us to. The more complicated question is how do we do that.  Read More

By Matt Miofsky The beginning of a new year is a natural time to take stock of life, where we are headed, and what changes we might want to make. It is healthy to take time to assess where you are and where you want to be. Of course, we can do this reassessment anytime. God is constantly inviting us to change. Think about the biblical language. Confession is a recognition that something in our lif...  Read More

Day 27Friday, December 24“In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.The word was with God in the beginning.Everything came into being through the Word, and without the Word nothing came into being.What came into being through the word was life,And the life was the light for all people.The light shines in the darkness,and the darkness doesn’t extinguish the light....  Read More

Day 26Thursday, December 23“When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, ‘Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. Let’s confirm what the Lord has revealed to us.’ They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child. Everyone who heard it was amazed at what...  Read More

Day 25Wednesday, December 22“The angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you — wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.’ Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, ‘Glory to God ...  Read More

by Matt Miofsky Recently, someone asked me what was more stressful to prepare for: Christmas or Easter? I don’t have a clear answer for that question, but Christmas always feels different. It is the one time of the year that the world seems to turn to the church ready to hear a word of good news. We are that way, as well. As another year draws to a close, it is impossible to sum up all that we hav...  Read More