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(it takes a long, long time) A sermon on Isaiah's prophecy that came to pass in its speaking Try to remember when you were young . I know! That’s a long time ago for some of you . Isn’t it?!? But try anyway. Ok? Now, do you recall how long it took for Christmas to come? Growing up, we would make those paper chains to count down the days until Christmas. But when you’re little , a day can be an awfully long time! Can’t it? Honestly, I remember going to the same link of the chain multiple times a day ! When you’re a child , the days to Christmas seem to go on and on . It doesn’t stay that way for long, though. Does it? When you’re young, you can’t grow up fast enough. However, you don’t even have to grow up all that much to realize how quickly it passes ! It doesn’t take long to realize it’s really a gift when time lingers . Well, I don’t make paper chains to count down the days until Christmas anymore. But we do light candles. Don’t we? And today , Gaudete Sunday, we m...

wasn't looking when the clouds rolled in A sermon from Philippians : “Rejoice in the Lord always .”  Do not worry about anything. “Let your gentleness be known to everyone.” “…The peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds.” …Sounds good, doesn’t it? We’d all love to have what Paul is talking about.  Especially in days like these. These days, when just a little of the peace Paul speaks of, would be more than welcome. Peace is all too scarce these days. It doesn’t come easily. Not with everything we have to get done before Christmas. Not with everything that’s been in the headlines lately.  There’s no question. What Paul talks about, sounds good. The only real question is, “how can we get some of that?” Here we are. Trying our level best. We try to keep up our spirits, but the bad news won’t stop coming. We do everything we can; and still , the peace just won’t come… And of course, you can’t shake t...