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In the early days of humanity people believed that a god cared only for their own small group of people. By the Epiphany we see that God is to be seen as God for all the world, and that the grace that comes through Jesus spreads to everyone. It changes the way we look at other people. We are all one together.
In the midst of that scene at the stable, all those that gathered knew that this was the pivotal moment in history. There was hardship and difficulty in that stable. There was hardship in the flight to Egypt. Yet, even in those difficult circumstances, there was the presence of joy. We, too, can embrace that joy in our hardships.
Christmas Eve December 24, 2011 by David Barker
In the beginning was the Word. Logos. Not just a word, not just a name Jesus. Like the modern logo which conveys more than just a picture or a word, The Word Jesus brings us much more than a simple word. The angels were conveyors of the message about Jesus, but Jesus was the main message from God. And today, we, as God’s people are entrusted to convey that message.
Advent 3 December 11, 2011 by David Barker - What is the Good News We Share?
The Apostle Paul took a life-threatening occasion and used it to do some good. As did Joseph in Egypt. Isaiah 61: preach good news. That is our challenge. What is the Good News that we can share? That we are free, no matter what are the difficulties of our situation. That is a message worth sharing.