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Since 2021, this date carries two significant remembrances. One is eternal and beautiful. The other, a dark reminder of the dangers of nationalism over the Kingdom of God. For me, it is important to remember both. But celebrate one. Read more
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It’s a new year and another birthday, so I was reflecting on where life has brought me. As usual, it’s not events. It’s not milestones in career. It’s people. Read more
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We close 2023 on a Sunday. A day to reflect. I find myself left a bit spiritually breathless at the end of this year and realize so much of it stems currently from the conflict in Gaza. The sheer magnitude of loss has overwhelmed me at times. The grief over Israel’s leadership and their determination… Read more
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The currency of our culture today is fear. It generates political activity and holds people in power. To the “right” or to the “left,” the currency of our political religions is fear. It raises money fast. It gets people to vote. And all of that is going to lead to power and control. This is… Read more
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I found myself earlier this year in the midst of a study involving Bonhoeffer’s Discipleship, the Book of Revelation, and White Christian Nationalism. It’s a weird intersection, but I was deep into some notes and rewriting those notes when this book came along. I would like to say I’m off the hook with my project.… Read more
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Today is the Feast of Innocents. It is to remember the children slaughtered in the time of Christ as Herod tried to kill the young boy Jesus. We are in another time of slaughter. It is senseless the number of children lost in Gaza. Read more
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You can find daily readings for this season HERE. Read more
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Fear raises money. Fear drives hasty decisions. Fear brings deep divide. Fear is the currency of American politics. And American politics is our new national religion. Read more
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The Old Testament reading for Christmas Day is from Isaiah 9:1-7. These verses are familiar to us, especially if you remember Handel’s “Messiah”: Read more
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A nativity scene in Bethlehem this year placed the baby Jesus among a pile of rubble. Bethlehem is silent this year. The Church of the Nativity is nearly empty. And in our darkness, he still comes. In the brokenness of our world, he comes. In the destruction we choose, he still comes to bring hope.… Read more
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