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Who wants a King? – the seduction of power
The challenge of crowning Jesus as king is that he doesn’t want the title. There’s a problem, too, with insisting it.
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They don’t know
For the last Sunday after Pentecost, we are offered the crucifixion, a weird place to end, knowing it is no ending.
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Not Feeding Trolls
The phrase “don’t feed the trolls” has been around as long as many of us have used the internet. It needs an update.
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Nobody is Never True
We love accuracy. But we’ll throw it in the trash when given the chance to emphasize something we think is important.
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The Way Through
When we hear Jesus’s apocalyptic talk, we often shut down. Which means we avoid hearing the good news itself.
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The Absolutist
When people speak in absolutes, they are defining the terms in the most extreme way possible. Rarely is it true.
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People vote for People
It seems obvious. There are names on the ballot. We tap the screen or punch the card to elect a specific person to office.
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Talking About Devastation (Proper 28C)
In Temple destruction and community division, Jesus paints a frightening picture with the reminder to not fear it.
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