Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25

“Much like Joseph, people of faith today find ourselves standing at a terrifying intersection between the world we knew and the one in which we actually live. And like Joseph, we are faced with some game-changing decisions. Do we reach backward and cling to tradition, even when it no longer serves us or meets the need of the moment? Or do we hear the timeless words of the holy messengers—do not be afraid—and put all our faith into the world that is still becoming? The new thing that God, even now, might be working in our midst?” #josephsangel #matthew1 #hopesandfears #callingallangels

Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch

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