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Advent 4 – Peace of Mind and Peace on Earth

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016Kirk WinslowLeave a comment

How one over-busy pastor remembers that you can’t be a part of peace on earth until you find peace within (and with God).

In this episode I take a pretty personal look at what to do when the internal angst is up, satisfaction with the state of the world is low and prayer feels impossible. Short answer is: back to basics – show up, meditate on the Gospels (make St. Ignatius proud) and wait for God to speak…

For me, the help came with a look at the story of the annunciation (Luke 1:26-38), aided by the painting of same by Leonardo da Vinci. It was there I was reminded of the gentleness of God (in the form of a bowing Angel Gabriel), who brings about peace on earth not with the sword (in the manner of every tyrant…ever), but with an infant….

Advent 3 – Joyful, Joyful…Why? – or- When the Future Interrupted the Present

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Kirk WinslowLeave a comment

For centuries the church has linked Isaiah 35 with abounding joy. (If searching for a reason to sing “Joy to the World,” the church would put this passage high on the list of reasons why!)

In this episode, I do my best to explain why this poetic vision is cause for rejoicing, how it is that the future is making itself known in the present, and why faith in the goodness of God is a very wise way to live. I also hope is makes you smile.

Why Christmas Matters – Christmas 2014

April 15, 2015April 11, 2015Kirk WinslowLeave a comment

Do Christians really believe that Jesus was fully divine? And fully human? Simultaneously? It’s no easy pill to swallow, virgin births and all that… And why does it matter?

In this episode, my friend and mentor, Mark Roberts, takes on these questions and many others as he explores Christian doctrine of the incarnation. It is a fun, funny and deeply insightful look at the celebration of Christmas and why we all have reason to rejoice!

(In the intro I mentioned the Max De Pree Center for Leadership. Definitely worth checking out!)

This is a sermon that was originally presented at Canvas (a Presbyterian church in Irvine, CA), December 28, 2014. To learn more about Canvas, click here!

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