restoration

  • Restore

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    What is the story so far? A promise. Learned obedience. Centered in relationship. Interpreting and practicing the faith As we conclude our time in Holy Scripture, we arrive at an ending – one that is as improbable as it is confounding. The apocalypse. Week Five: Restore Watch the video In the first part, we reflected on…

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  • Why the lion?

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    The reason we can condemn an asshole who goes halfway around the world to kill a lion is because it’s a safe thing to condemn. It is safe to say animal cruelty is bad. It is safe to say what he did doesn’t really count as hunting. It is safe to say rich people can get…

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  • To make people whole again

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    Could it be that we’ve already taken Jesus more seriously than that? That we’ve spent 2000 years trying to bring the Kingdom closer? And could it also be that we are far from being done? That there are many among us who need to be restored, both to this community and within this congregation? Could…

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  • Forgiving GOD

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    how our understanding of forgiveness is too small a Homily for Proper 19A  |  Text: Matthew 18:21-35   The volume of forgiveness When Peter asks about forgiveness, about the volume of forgiveness, it triggers a cascade of central teachings to our faith. Teachings that are the foundation of everything. On the surface, it is a simple enough…

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