In the person of Joseph, God trusts in a human to trust in the mission, to raise the Messiah, to be a beacon of hope to the world.

the Love of God, Hope of the World
Advent 4A  |  Matthew 1:18-25

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Trust (Advent 4A)

Drew is an Episcopal priest and blogger living in Western Indiana who is obsessed with building up a vibrant and authentic church and 90’s era dreampop. He is the rector of St. Stephen's in Terre Haute, Indiana. While working on an MFA at Emerson College, Drew was called to a new ministry that transcends both decaying structures and 50’s era ugliness. His blog is about seeking an authentic faith that is expressive, worshipful, artistic, and transformative.