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Protest is supposed to be uncomfortable
Campus protests around the plight of Palestinians are growing and the public is struggling with how to feel about the idea of protesting.
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Sorry folks, Jesus isn’t normal
So many Christians want to pretend like being a Christian is normal or that Jesus himself is normal, but his works amaze and frighten.
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The Opening Act—for Advent 2B
As frightening as last week’s apocalyptic talk is, the familiarity of John the Baptizer lulls us into a comfortable vision of Advent.
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Light—and how much we fear the dark
Our experience of the dark, of night, reminds us of our sense of being alone, and what we crave alongside safety is genuine connection.
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Place—preparing room for others
We like to be welcomed. But welcoming others takes effort. And between these two truths is what Jesus really wants.
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I Can’t Write in a Laundromat
It seems like such a good idea. Lots of waiting. Lots of opportunity. No kids running around. It is socially acceptable to ignore the people around you. The laundromat seems like a fine place to write. For some reason, I can’t. My family has had to adjust to once again not having a washer and…