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The concept of blessing itself challenges our visions of what it means to be given something of real value, even trust.
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Preparing for Advent 4C, we get a look at a parallel birth story that is a delightful companion to the famous Christmas story.
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The crowd’s encounter with John the Baptist in the wilderness opens up questions for all people of faith to explore and learn from.
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The good news offered by John the Baptist is a message against exploitation, fraud, and abuse that is normal to the powerful.
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The message John the Baptist offers is compelling and liberating—but it is frightening to the rich and powerful because they have more to lose.
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The words repentance and change are treated like concepts to hate or disparage rather than essential, beautiful, and hopeful.
