Courageous Love │ Margrét Kristjansson and friends │ Dec. 21, 2025

Today we read about Joseph deciding to marry Mary anyway, because of a message from God’s angel in a dream. Worship leader Margrét Kristjanssonow (who was joining us in Quebec from Manitoba, via Zoom) wonders–do we know what’s the right thing to do? Even if we know, maybe we’re afraid. Does it take courage to do the loving thing? Part of the answer may be found in the telling of three stories… ▶️ Watch Margrét’s story, “Grandpa”▶️ Watch Elizabeth’s story, “The inspiration of Gary and Earl” ▶️ Watch Martha’s story, “Courageous love in community”Links from the stories:🔗The Art for Healing Foundation 🔗Rev. Phlippa Phaneuf’s coming-out sermon▶️ Listen to the scripture reading that preceded this reflectionThe song you hear sung between the stories is from More Voices #90, Don’t be afraid:Don’t be afraid.  My love is stronger.My love is stronger than your fear.Don’t be afraid. My love is strongerAnd I have promised, Promised to be always near.N’ayez pas peur, mon amour est plus fort,il est plus fort que votre peur.N’ayez pas peur, mon amour est plus fort;je vous ai promis, promis d’être toujours là.Connect with Cedar Park United here: ❤️ Find out more about this community🧡 Make a donation💛 Follow us on Instagram💚 Follow us on Facebook 💙 Subscribe to Sunday Soul Food