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What are you preparing for?

Jeremiah 33:14-16        Psalm 25:1-10         1 Thessalonians 3:9-13        Luke 21:25-36 The season of anticipation has begun! Of course, you know what I am talking about, right? Star Wars! Surely you are aware that this film has already raised over $30 million in ticket sales and it doesn't even show for 19 more days. Not only that, but it is expected to gross $300 million – and that’s just ticket sales! Now, far be it from me to add to this hype from the pulpit, but I think it is interesting to note what we value, culturally, as a human community. There is something about this story of good versus evil that connects with our own struggle. There is something in this story about the use of force and power and the role of sacrifice for the greater good that connects with what we value as human beings. That is why we – in the church – take time every year to prepare for the story of what we believe is good and true and valuab...