God is hidden in plain sight, on the streets of Chicago and Jerusalem, suffering with humanity — crying that it hurts all over. We, like the shepherds, have stopped working, have allowed the rhythms of ordinary time to be interrupted, have lit our torches and brought our gifts. All of us together, caring for the fearful and the fragile, creating a circle of light in the darkness.
Author: Erik Christensen
Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in "Skevantson" (the unofficial overlap of Evanston and Skokie in Chicago's North Shore).
Homily for “Fear Not! Advent Worship for the Longest Night”
There is waiting, and then there is waiting. There is anticipation, and then there is despair — the name we give to our fear of the future when we cannot imagine it could be any different from our present.
Sermon: Sunday, December 13, 2015: Third Sunday of Advent
“The movement” is just another word for “Advent.” They both signify our journey toward the irresistible reign of God, always coming toward us.

