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Not the Worst News
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6 min read
The thing about Jesus’s rebuke of Peter is that we don’t see it coming. But we should. We’re often in Peter’s shoes.
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Satan As a Swear Word
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2 min read
There is such power in this rebuke that it shatters our focus on the moment. Like when a trusted authority uses a swear word.
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Promise
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2 min read
We must begin at the beginning. The Bible begins with five books we call the Pentateuch. Their importance to the faith cannot be overstated. Getting to know this story is essential to understanding what happens next. Reading the Pentateuch is tricky when we’re already convinced that its contents are holy, and dare we say, perfect.…
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With Him In the Wilderness
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7 min read
Jesus’s time in the wilderness reminds us that there is more to our lives than temptation and desire. We are seeking purpose.
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Beyond the Ashes
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4 min read
For many, Ash Wednesday is a day of obligation. Others have no clue what it is. Its purpose is to open our hearts to change.
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Public Piety and the Pandemic
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7 min read
With or without the opportunity to have ashes put on our foreheads, we are invited to join in something important.
Make a New Normal
