The Word Around The Bush

January 2025 – Epiphany – Matthew 2: 1-12.

Welcome to Epiphany.  You can use this Word Around the Bush anytime you choose over epiphany in January 2025.  Our reading is the visit of

Advent 4- Love that brings us Peace- Luke 1:39-55

The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth beautifully illustrates the profound love of God that brings us peace during this Christmas season. We are reminded of

Advent 3 – A Slow Joy – Zephaniah 3:14-20

To a people who had known the pain of exile, violence, and oppression, a young prophet writes of a vision of impending doom and then,

Advent 2 – John’s Cry and Call – Luke 3: 1-6

As we enter into Advent we begin to read passages from the accounts of the life of John the Baptist.   John is a powerful figure