Presbymom

  The season of Epiphany is the time we explore the discovery of Christ come into the world, a time when we learn more about who Jesus is in our world, his teachings and his call. Transfiguration Sunday is a pivot point – where we cross a threshold and move our eyes to see Christ in our mess. In Lent we remember Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, fasting and facing temptation. We remember Jesus’ love takes on our hate. Today, this transfiguration story reminds us of the truly human and truly divine REALLY in our world, and we are pointed toward the cross. Listen for the living word from Luke 9:28-43a (NIV) 28  About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray.  29  As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.  30  Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus.  31  They spoke about ...

  My phone blurts at me at an ungodly hour – I am annoyed. I roll over to make sure my loved ones are okay then fall back to sleep. Today, upon waking the emotions pour in – that I could have the comfort and privilege of assumed safety while others do not rocks me with feelings of guilt and great sadness. That I can be annoyed by my mostly-grown children and worried only about the simple steps in learning to adult is a gift that I appreciate today.   My heart aches for the children. God’s beautiful children are assured God is with us, but what does that look like from a basement turned fallout shelter surrounded by death and wailing? In the valleys that we dig in our worldly power games and the hate we sow between nations, it is too often the children dumped in the middle without voice or recourse.   An inordinate number of the refugees around the world are the children. Those caught in the crossfire of our battles are the children. Children on the cusp of adulthood are a...