the message – Pilgrim in Progress

What gifts would you ask of the magi?

The wise still follow the star

So what’s with all the angels at Maul-Hall?

Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” – Luke 2 So, Angels. I know, even talking about these heavenly…

The Power and the Irresistibility of Real Love

The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”…

Almost There! Entering into the Christmas story as grateful participants

Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit… [Elizabeth said] “As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in…

A video invitation to Maul-Hall – Derek tells a story from the living room

I love to tell the story, for those who know it bestSeem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest;And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song,’Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. (Arabella Hankey, 1866) Typically, video is not my best fit (you can…

Christmas Decorations… and why I’m fairly sure that my dog is a Christian

I think it’s fair to say most pet owners ask themselves the following important question: “Is my dog a Christian?” So Saturday afternoon, walking around to grab a few photos of decorations, you can imagine how happy I was to see Max’s reaction to the Nativity. Sheep? “Vaguely interesting.” Shepherds? “Enticing smell, but not so…

“To live is the greatest adventure of all!” Walk Through Bethlehem 2020

Not just tell, but live the story...

Grace is the Word (includes video-blog alternative)

As we come to realize that it is not we who live, but Christ who lives in us, that he is our true self, we can slowly let our compulsions melt away and begin to experience the freedom of the children of God. Henri Nouwen (Skip to the end and watch the video if you…