Immanuel - God is with us!
Isaiah 7 affirms God is with the House of David during this challenging period of its history. The name Immanuel carries this promise to ancient Judah. As Christians, we also affirm that God is with us in the person of Jesus, the Christ.
O come, O come, Immanuel
It's one of my favorite hymns of the season. But I have grown increasingly distressed by the characterization of Israel as "captive" and in need of ransoming.
Interfaith Marriage
Two weeks ago, Vice President JD Vance spoke about his interfaith marriage, saying:
"As I've told her,
Habakkuk
We need true lament in response to current injustices and harm. This is the prophetic way: to face reality and envision a new way forward.
Rethinking Lessons and Carols
It doesn't seem possible, but the Advent and Christmas seasons will be here soon! Some eager and organized
Have You Only ONE Blessing?
And I am one of them, and so you are! And so is your neighbor. And so is your religiously different neighbor. Without exception. All children of the Living God.
Hosea 11: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
The prophet envisions God as a tender, loving, intimate parent who shows mercy.
After last week’s powerful and problematic
Amos 8 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Amos is a social justice prophet.
We remember his famous line: Let justice roll down like waters (5:24).
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Supersessionism
Or Replacement Theology
In our coexistence over the centuries, Christians have invalidated Judaism by portraying it as inferior to our
