Tag Archives: Epiphany

Epiphany 6: Woodcarving

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Tom Emanuel

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could … Continue reading →

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Epiphany 4: A Prophet in an Echo Chamber

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Tom Emanuel

The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of … Continue reading →

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Epiphany 3: Call Me Maybe

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Tom Emanuel

The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word … Continue reading →

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Epiphany 1: Same Water, Same Love

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Tom Emanuel

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2/Epiphany: This Little Light of Mine

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Tom Emanuel

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear … Continue reading →

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