The Harbor Blog

Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
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Jon Mathieu 12/3/25 Jon Mathieu 12/3/25

A time for peace

This year for Advent we are focusing on just one theme: peace. What does Mary and Joseph’s journey have to do with paths of flourishing?

Jon Mathieu 12/7/22 Jon Mathieu 12/7/22

In Advent we wait for God. But what does that mean? Who—or what—are we waiting for?

Jon Mathieu 12/14/21 Jon Mathieu 12/14/21

Advent is a time for glad tidings of great joy… but what is joy? We’ve heard a lot about it, but do those teachings make sense?

Jon Mathieu 12/7/21 Jon Mathieu 12/7/21

What do we make of Herod’s horrific role in the Christmas narrative? Is his violent leadership still part of our world?

Jon Mathieu 11/30/21 Jon Mathieu 11/30/21

Why have so many of us missed out on Advent? Is it good to embrace waiting?