comfort
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Sorry folks, Jesus isn’t normal
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1 min read
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
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2 min read
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
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1 min read
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
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1 min read
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
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4 min read
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…