Jun
05
Summer of Genesis
The selection of Abram, the chosenness of Abram, is part of a large mystery.
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May
29
The Danger of Dichotomy
When we are given the false dichotomy of this or that, how might we answer the question with a No?
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May
24
Pentecostal Power
Come, Holy Spirit, Come! Burn us with your holy fire!
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May
22
The Ancient Call of Liberation
Listen, God is calling.
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Apr
07
Good Friday
My understanding of the cross and Jesus's death has been helped immensely – transformed even – by the work of
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Mar
27
This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee
And Jesus is identified as a prophet and as one from Nazareth in Galilee. Matthew emphasizes Jesus's prophetic role, his teaching, and his similarities to and continuity with Moses and Isaiah.
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Mar
20
Dry Bones Are Not The Last Word
So, breathe into us this moment. New Life. Spring air. Fresh spirit.
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Mar
14
Looking On The Heart
God does not see as Samuel sees. God is not concerned with appearances. God sees the heart. And God chooses the son who Jesse didn't even bother to bring in from the fields.
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Mar
07
Excuse me, but is it OK for us to sit here?
No distinction between love of neighbor and justice. They are the same. Our God, who comes to us as Mother Hen gathering together Her Children, compels us to love our neighbor. To do the work of justice. To lament when we see injustice in the world.
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Feb
27
So, Be A Blessing!
Abram is not blessed for his own sake. Blessing does not come to a single family alone. Abram is called to be a blessing to all the families of the earth.
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