What are Zebulun and Naphtali all about in today’s readings? What is it about repentance and the kingdom of heaven? What is it about the calling of the first disciples ? All three point to one shared truth that touches every believer: God’s light is already in you. The prophet Isaiah speaks of a reversal. He says, “First the Lord degraded the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the end, he has glorified the seaward road.”  That word “first”  matters. It reminds u

John the Baptist is not gone from the scene. His mission does not end with baptizing Jesus. From the womb, his entire life is ordered toward God. This weekend’s readings echo that same posture of availability and obedience, beautifully captured in the Psalm: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”  Like the prophet Isaiah, John embodies what it means to exist for God’s glory and to become light for others. God commissions his servants to be light to the nations, so that sa

The world is facing several crises in our time. Families seem confused. Parents seem worried. Children seem to be questioning. The youth seem to be floating. The voices of culture, politics, and individualism create more confusion. There’s an overarching demand for peace. Many people wonder whether the new year will indeed be happy and whether conflicts will cease. The crises vary for individuals _faith, mission and identity. Where can we truly hear God’s voice anymore? Chris