Luke 2:1-20 It seemed like a good idea at the time — if not altogether original. It has been my practice for many years to ‘build the creche’ with the children during the children’s sermon during Advent. One week we add the animals. The next week the angels join them. Pretty soon Mary and Joseph …
Month: December 2016
Joseph’s Dream
Matthew 1:18-25 I was young then, in my first year of seminary. That year we were assigned to teaching parishes where we would get our first taste of pastoral ministry…just a little preaching, teaching, and visiting. It was mine to call upon an older couple in the congregation who, after, treating me to cookies and …