Pastor's sermon is based upon the gospel lesson from the third chapter of Luke. In the wilderness, John boils down his message about fruitful living to this: Share with those who don’t have; be honest in your financial dealings; don’t take unfair advantage of your power. This is what baptismal repentance looks like, and it is remarkable for its everyday simplicity. It doesn’t ask for the dramatic, the heroic, or the impossible; it’s within our grasp, every single day.
