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The Improbable Success of the Phillies
The Phillies gambled that their offense could carry them into the postseason. Now they’re in the World Series.
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Feeling Justified
Being good and doing good. We usually make it a debate. And then marching orders. Above them, though, is mercy.
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It isn’t always about you
Not everybody believes the world revolves around them. But many think as if it does. And act like it should.
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Right or Just? (Proper 25C)
The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an evocative teaching that complicates as we address it personally.
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Righteousness and Contempt
Again, it is tempting to take a parable from Jesus as an invitation to be better than others, even when we know better.
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Righteous as a dirty word
There is nothing wrong with doing right. Or with being confident that we are right. We shouldn’t think we are righteous.
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A life of more yes and more no
Contradictory advice abounds. You really need to say “no” more. / You really need to say “yes” more. Actually, it’s both.
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