Author: Arnie Wierenga

CHRISTMAS EVE

Droving
was a tough,
nomadic life involving
expert horsemanship, navigation,
and survival
skills.

Rev. Heather den Houting

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ADVENT 4

The fact
that he lets the
dream inspire him to
listen to his inner feelings
of compassion and love rather than
to follow the law, shows
what kind of
man he
is

Rev. Anneke Oppewal

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ADVENT 3

I
can
get on
board with that;
such a world
brings me
joy also.

Rev. Deacon Wendy Elson

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ADVENT 2

we
know that
these prophecies about
a peaceful and harmonious world
have not been
fulfilled.

Rev. Sandra Houghton

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ADVENT 1

the
shared recipes,
shared blessings, shared
photographs and shared email addresses
remain as tangible evidence of
precious community forged
over the five days.

Rev. Karen Eller

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CHRIST THE KING

our
desire for
a powerful ally
to prove us right will
always be a feature of our
own human nature

Rev. Heather den Houting

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PENTECOST 23

I am
learning to
tie shoelaces,
ride a bicycle, play
the guitar, knit, pass a
chemistry exam, or
a thousand other
things …

Rev. Jennie Gordon

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PENTECOST 22

The idea
is odious of
a woman being
treated as a family heirloom

Rev. Ian Brown

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PENTECOST 21 (or All Saints Day)

this
was a
society where
appearances, position
and dignity were very important

Rev. Sandra Houghton

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PENTECOST 20

They are
designed to
unsettle and make
the audience wonder…

Rev. Anneke Oppewal

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