We continue our Advent theme of Insist on Hope, even in the midst of fear. This week the Gospel reading brings us once again to a story including John the Baptist. This time John is in prison and seems to be losing hope. Was it all worth it? Did anything I spent my life doing have meaning? Was it all for nothing? These are the questions John is asking as his life takes an unexpected turn. Most of us don’t like unexpected turns. Especially when they make us call into question the big things like our life’s purpose and what kind of legacy we will leave behind. Maybe there is something we can learn from John and Jesus this week as we return to the Gospel. Come along - online or in person - and let’s see if we can tend to our fears (and our hopes!) together.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQwZUNrRCYk
Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQwZUNrRCYk&t=1788s
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