Tim Stadem's blog

Dear Friends in Christ,

MARKING THESE DAYS

These recent days are marked by significant transitions. I hope you and I remain open to the shaping and strengthening nature of God to bring sacred change…in our hearts and our minds, our bodies and our relationships… to our life together at Our Saviour’s…and to the world near and distant to us. That change…is marked by prayer, listening to God.

"Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken." (Isaiah 40:4-5)

These familiar words from Isaiah speak about the power and presence of God to transform you and me, to transform all life as we know it. EVERYTHING is gathered into this new relationship. No part of creation is left out. And the Advent/Christmas message is simple:

God’s action in this world through Jesus Christ changes everything.