Tag Archives: Advent

Behold, I bring you joy!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by raspberryman

God came into the world at night. The message of God’s action was conveyed by a heavenly host in the dark: “Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy …”[1] Today, in the season of Advent at literally the darkest … Continue reading →

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funeral sermon in Advent: Faith in the Night

Posted on December 9, 2018 by raspberryman

From the Gospel of John, the first chapter (v.5.9): “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it … The true light, which enlightens everyone, is coming into the world.” These days, we walk in darkness. … Continue reading →

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Behold, I prepare the way!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by raspberryman

“Behold, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me … “ (Malachi 3:1). It was the day after my birthday at the end of October, that the tree arrived. Much earlier than I expected all the way … Continue reading →

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“Behold!”

Posted on November 29, 2018 by raspberryman

“Behold!” is an old English word that appears often in some English translations of the Bible. It is not a word that commands belief, per se. Neither is it a word that merely wants to catch your passing attention. Rather, … Continue reading →

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The unknown journal of Ebenezer Scrooge

Posted on December 16, 2017 by raspberryman

After attending the National Arts Centre (Ottawa) theatre performance of Charles Dickens’ classic tale “A Christmas Carol” last week, I wondered: What if Scrooge kept a daily journal? So, in my journal this week, I wrote this imaginative piece entitled, … Continue reading →

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Pizza, sushi, pigs-in-a-blanket: It all matters

Posted on December 8, 2017 by raspberryman

It’s an odd beginning.[1] You’d wonder why, if Matthew and Luke – and to some extent even John – begin with stories of Jesus’ birth, Mark starts his Gospel rather abruptly. And by reference to the Hebrew prophets of old. … Continue reading →

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The hide-and-seek God

Posted on December 2, 2017 by raspberryman

There is enough in the world today and in our own lives to seriously doubt the presence of a God, let alone a God who cares about what happens on earth. “Where is God?” is a question that is emerging … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Advent

Behold, I bring you joy!

funeral sermon in Advent: Faith in the Night

Behold, I prepare the way!

“Behold!”

The unknown journal of Ebenezer Scrooge

Pizza, sushi, pigs-in-a-blanket: It all matters

The hide-and-seek God

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