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THE Christians have been waiting a while and it's finally happened. Rejoice, my earnest and well-meaning if misguided and deluded brothers! Jesus Christ has returned to earth ... as a stain on the bottom of an iron belonging to an American woman from Massachusetts in the US. Why the son of God chose the iron of Mary Jo Coady upon which to make his triumphant return hasn't really been established, but Mary Jo is rapt. She says the resemblance reassures her that 'life is going to be good' and that it proves 'he's listening'. I'm no theological expert, as you...

Christmas 2009: A Message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson "But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us..." (Titus 3:4-5a). Into this shadowed world light shines and joyous voices sing. Glad tidings cheer the heart and liberate hope. "A child has been born for us, a son given to us" (Isaiah 9:6). God our Savior has appeared! God's saving goodness and loving kindness have arrived in Jesus, the Word made flesh. Though hidden in the humility of a manger, and later in the scandal of the cross, God's promise is being made...

Pave the Way for Victory Today's Scripture "In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation" (Psalm 5:3, NIV) Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Did you know that every morning you have the opportunity to set the tone for your whole day? When you put God first and decide to go out with a grateful attitude and a positive frame of mind, you'll not only feel better, but you're going to draw in the good things of God. You are paving the way for success...