It may seem odd to begin Advent with visions of the Apocalypse, but this season challenges us to pay atrention to how God's presence is breaking into our lives. How are we called to prepare and pay attention?

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This week we explore the nature of Christ's kingship, drawing and looking at worldly power and the divine authority of love. How should we respond to Christ's invitation to a kingdom founded on love, justice, and genuine freedom?

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Stuart Higginbotham, Brandon Nonnemaker and Meg McPeek meditate on pilgrimage, mindfulness and whether Arkansas is the holy land.

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The scriptural text for this Sunday was from the 13th chapter of Mark's gospel, from a section known as the "little apocalypse." This homily seeks to help us place our current situations--our hopes, our fears, our joys, and our anxieties--within the larger context of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I have drawn on a number of commentaries and resources, not the least of which is "Synthesis," a periodical for preaching published by Sewanee in the 1980's and 1990's.

- Rev. David B. Powell

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Where do we place our trust in a world filled with uncertainty? The Widow of Zarephath reminds us that true sustenance and security are found not in political leaders or earthly powers, but in our unwavering faith in God. Through a powerful call to spiritual reflection and recommitment, we are challenged to align our actions with the teachings of Christ and actively work towards a more just and compassionate world.

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We explore the intertwined nature of life and death, drawing on the stories of Orpheus and Lazarus. Through these narratives, we are reminded of the power of love, grief, and resurrection, as well as the hope of eternal life beyond death's limits.

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This is Dr. Park’s farewell homily, offered on the occasion of her retirement from fulltime ministry in the Church. The lectionary readings assigned for this last Sunday before the Feast of All Saints include an historical reference in the Letter to the Hebrews about how the Law of Moses made space for “priests subject to weakness – including age”, a curious encounter between Jesus and a blind man in Mark’s gospel, and a “happily ever after” ending to Job’s story.

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It seems these days, that so much of our lives swirl around us, with tensions, pressures and questions about how to make meaning. It is our spiritual practices that help us stay grounded and reorient our hearts toward the presence of God. That is what brings us hope and peace.

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