Encountering God begins with our willingness to make space in our lives. Encountering God leads us to prepare with concrete actions. As we prepare for Christmas and the celebration of God-in-our midst, join me in reflecting on what it means to encounter God. Thanks. The following is a text version… Read More »Encountering God: Get Ready!
A friend stopped by the house yesterday. On the table, he saw rolls of Christmas wrapping paper. “Did you finish your Christmas shopping?” he asked. The truth is that I haven’t even started. I just bought the paper. Then he paused before saying, “I’m surprised you don’t have a tree… Read More »Preparing for Christmas
Sermon for December 11, 2011 Central Congregational United Church of Christ, Atlanta The Rev. Louis F. Kavar, Ph.D. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania. But I’ve lived in a number of different parts of the country: Pittsburgh, Morgantown, West Virginia, Miami, Tucson, and St. Louis. Since May, my home has… Read More »John the Baptist