Made for Good Works

John 3:14-21 Ephesians 2:1-10 Paul is writing to the little group of religious refugees in Ephesus. He says, once -- all of you -- including all of us here at Saint Michael's -- were existing in the course of the world, following the 'aeon' or spirit of the air, the gestalt, or the common way …

Testify to the Light

Isaiah 61:1-4; 8-11 John 1:6-8, 19-28 Isaiah sounds as if he is writing a song of joy... saying things like "Good news to the oppressed!" and "I will greatly rejoice!" but Isaiah is actually writing a lament. A song of sorrow. You see, returning is not restoration. The exiles from Babylon have returned to Jerusalem …