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Peace—when we’re scared
We often treat fear as uncontrollable or something to ignore. But Jesus invites us to see that it is bot something real and temporary.
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Mary was there
In Mary, we have the epitome of presence, of apprehension and participation. And a vision for what the resurrection means.
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Let’s Celebrate
In the empty tomb, we have an image that reveals both fearful skepticism and hopeful resolve that God’s grace overcomes death.
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What is truth?
There is both sin and grace at the heart of the church’s tradition of Good Friday. Our first task is acknowledging this truth.
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The problem with footwashing
When Jesus washes the feet of his disciples on Maundy Thursday, he is showing them the kind of grace that we’re still afraid of.
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Hearing Things—for Easter Day
In her response to the empty tomb, Mary demonstrates the human response of grief blindness. But Jesus wakes her up with his voice.
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Rise—when The End isn’t the end
As people of the resurrection, we can both love the concept and also refuse to accept that it has anything to do with our lives.

