Love that chooses to stay
Love is never neutral. Love takes sides. Love aligns itself with the vulnerable. Love shows up where systems of fear and shame are already at work.
Peter Preble
Faith • Grief • History • Hope
Peter Preble
Faith • Grief • History • Hope
Tag Advent
Yes, Mary Did Know
She may not have known every detail. She did not have a timeline, a theological treatise, or a clear roadmap of what lies ahead. But Mary knew something far deeper and far more dangerous than the song allows.
Peace and Joy
The peace Christ brings is not fragile. It is robust. It is transformative.
The Real St. Nicholas: A Story of Generosity and Courage
Two stories. Two very different actions. One heart shaped by Christ.
Give you a Sign
In many ways, the yes of Joseph is just as important as the yes of Mary. They both have a choice and choose to follow God's will.
Stand as a Signal
We cannot fight for peace and justice if we do not practice peace and justice in our own lives. Likewise, we cannot find the middle ground if we despise those on the other side.
Hope
To not live in hope is to give up, and that is simply not part of my plan.
Up to Restoration
Advent hope is fully aware of what was, what is, and what is to come.
The Season of Waiting
Advent is a time of waiting, waiting for the gift of the Christ child, but it is also a time of reflection and affirmation.
Moving with Mary’s Song
Mary risked her life trusting God, and God did not leave her.