"God Chooses": 4th Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025

The takeaway from Mary's song of praise is not that God reverses her fortunes according to the conventions of her day. The takeaway is that God chooses new conventions. Our value is not in the rise to stature or power; what matters is God's love. Those who find themselves enfolded in compassion are blessed, and those who practice that compassion are great in God's ecosystem! #hopelutheranatascadero #jesus #god #advent #christmas #mary #motherofjesus #justice #love #lovehaswon