Jesus’ admonition to not be anxious is directly linked to his warning against greed. His challenge is to see the world through a lens of generosity, abundance, of giving and receiving gifts.

Herein lies the mystery and the joy of the incarnation—Divinity entering the atmosphere to breathe our air, God with us—and not only us humans, but ALL of creation. The good news of the gospel is not meant for humanity alone.

how might we allow the Spirit to move, like the flame of a controlled prairie fire, or the felling of hollow timber by a strong wind? Are there inherited belief systems chafing around your heart? Or perhaps you keep coming up against a boundary that no longer makes sense. What might the Spirit say about such constrictions? What might we allow her to do?

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany February 9, 2025 Woodland Park Presbyterian Church Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11 Let the words of my...

God’s response to fear and oppression is to draw the lost back into community, feed the hungry so they can think about something other than numbing the pain, cover and protect those who find themselves exposed to inhospitable conditions.