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Jun
02
A God So Near and Additional Exodus People

A God So Near and Additional Exodus People

Deuteronomy 4 and Amos 9 represent an ongoing conversation in the Hebrew Bible regarding God’s relationship with Israel.
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May
27
Can We Understand Religious Diversity With A Single Biblical Verse?

Can We Understand Religious Diversity With A Single Biblical Verse?

Does the Bible espouse an exclusivist vision for truth and salvation?
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May
20
Religious Diversity and Thomas Jefferson

Religious Diversity and Thomas Jefferson

Our third President was not a modern-day religious pluralist. His views of Islam, for example, were quite negative. However, several details regarding religious diversity stand out in Jefferson’s life.
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Mar
10
My Light, My Salvation, My Mothering Hen

My Light, My Salvation, My Mothering Hen

God illuminates the way forward and provides help along the way.
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Mar
06
Psalm 91, Shelter, and even Midday Demons

Psalm 91, Shelter, and even Midday Demons

During the Lenten season, we are reminded that God is with us in trouble.
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Mar
03
Dust and ashes touch our face

Dust and ashes touch our face

"You are humus, human, and to humus you shall return."
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Feb
15
“Holy Envy, the Midianite Priest, and Learning From Difference”

“Holy Envy, the Midianite Priest, and Learning From Difference”

We are called to be like Jethro and see the work of liberation in all religious traditions.
4 min read
Nov
10
Do not put your trust in princes, in whom there is no help.

Do not put your trust in princes, in whom there is no help.

The Revised Common Lectionary assigns Psalm 146 for today's Psalm. This Hallelujah psalm contrasts the rulers of this
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Oct
08
“Faith won’t just go up in smoke” A Reflection on Frank X Walker’s Poem “Fireproof”

“Faith won’t just go up in smoke” A Reflection on Frank X Walker’s Poem “Fireproof”

In a world ablaze, O God, O God, make us fire ants. Make us Fireproof. Make us a faith community “that won’t just go up in smoke.”
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Oct
03
"This cup is a sign of the covenant."

"This cup is a sign of the covenant."

Christian leaders around the world on World Communion Sunday lift the cup of wine and proclaim – "This cup is
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