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Humility is a strength
Culture rarely rewards humility. It loves the flash of authority arrogance brings. But humility is a stronger tool.
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Confidence and Grace
It’s a weird feeling: having confidence in one’s own ability and belief in God’s grace. Especially when they meet.
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Baptism Redux (Epiphany 2A)
This week, we return to the baptism of Jesus. But we don’t stay there. We’ve got other things to deal with.
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Active Participation
In the baptism of Jesus and the calling of Andrew as a disciples, we get a different view of active participation.
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Andrew’s simple invitation
I don’t think Andrew is doing anything crazy or difficult. It isn’t weird or selfish. He’s telling his brother something.
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Partisanship may help us understand
Partisanship may help us understand what is going on at the moment. But it doesn’t always help us know what to do.
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Turning the Page
The Baptism of Our Lord gives us a chance to see the power of new beginnings—at a time when we are open to them.
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