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At that very time
Jesus challenges us to see beyond asking why things happen and toward what we are called to do in light of it.
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New Life in an Old World
The Baptism of Jesus is the beginning of the story. And it reminds us of the central theme of the gospel is new life.
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Keeping the Plot
What the Little Apocalypse of Mark reveals about following Jesus – and why we’re scared to learn the truth about ourselves.
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Rescuing Sainthood
I’ve been thinking a lot about saints. Partly because it is that time of year. And partly because I launched a podcast with the word Saints in the title. But more than anything, I’m focused on what we, you and I, think of sainthood. There isn’t one universal experience with the concept of sainthood, but…
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About Getting Mad
James and John expose how confusing the way of love is. They ignore the teaching, but so do the other disciples.
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Jesus Keeps Teaching
Jesus teaches about God’s dream for creation, even as those closest to him misunderstand. Even as we misunderstand.
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Without Fear and Longing
For SundaySixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Collect O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen. Reading…