Scripture: Luke 4:21-30 With faith leading the way, with hope lighting out path, & with love guiding us home; let us open our hearts to hear the word of God. The commentators were ecstatic after the game. “He played like a man inspired,” they said. What images does that bring to your mind? Tyreek Hill running rings around the opposition & scoring a brilliant touchdown, perhaps. Or, from a different world, a musician: eyes closed, fingers flying to & fro on an instrument, fi

Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Come to the word, seeking the presence of the living God. Come to the word, seeking forgiveness for the hurts you have caused others. Come to the word, seeking acceptance, w/ hearts ready to be born anew. Listen for the word of God. Now when all the people were baptized, & when Jesus also had been baptized… - Jesus was around 30 when he said good-bye & headed for the Jordan River - Folded up the carpenter apron & closed the shop