by Veronica Gould Revelation 21:1-5 The book of Revelation is the account of a vision attributed to John, a disciple of Jesus. It is a testament to the promises of God, at once political and spiritual, written… Read More
Luke :1-5: Context matters: then and now. This leads to: by Veronica Gould Luke 2:6-9 It’s as if the sky opened up. In the middle of the night, there was a flash of light, an impossible light, which… Read More
by Rola Al Ashkar Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.”I never understood what it means to rejoice “always,” what do you mean by ‘always’ Paul? There are times when we do not… Read More
Malachi 3: 1,2; Luke 3: 1-3 Advent as preparation The Old Testament words about the “one who comes in the name of the Lord are part of the bones of the church. They have an emotional appeal. It… Read More
by Veronica Gould Luke 21:25-28, Jeremiah 33:14-16 In light of our focus on the whole creation at the start of this Advent, I decided to talk to a few environmental scientists about climate change to prepare for my… Read More
by Veronica Gould John 18:36-40 Every year on Thanksgiving for the past ten years, my family has had a tradition. We gather at my grandmother’s house, enjoy a dinner so early it should be called lunch, play a… Read More
Last Updated: January 24, 2019 by Aart
Reflection January 6, 2019, Epiphany
by Veronica Gould January 6, 2016 Ephesians 3:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-6 “Understanding the Mystery of Christ” In the letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes about the mystery of Christ being made known by revelation. In a life-changing moment, Paul… Read More