We turn our thoughts to the turn of the year today since we spent last Sunday with the magi and the layers of theme in their story. In the Book of Lamentations we are reminded that God’s mercies are new every morning, providing a fresh start with each rising of the sun; however, the seam of the calendar is a chance to be more intentional and aware of new beginnings. Paul talks often about putting off our old self and putting on a new person. John the Baptist kicks the gospels off with that message, and we visit with him this morning, prayerfully hoping that in 2024 we will pursue Christ with every rising of the sun (whether we can see it or not, but that’s another sermon). And by the way, the ambient outdoor temperature as we begin is 2 below zero here at the barn!
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