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To Love Bravely
We avoid the truth to protect each other. What we’re actually protecting is dishonesty and the enemies of love.
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Fear
Leaning in, not overcoming “Do not be afraid.” Jesus says this constantly. Often when the proverbial horse has left the barn. Telling us to not be afraid when we already are seems a bit…harsh. And ridiculous. “Oh, OK! I’ll just switch this off… [ click ] There. Not afraid. Phew!” But Jesus isn’t asking us…
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Fear
This weekend, our plumbing backed up. It was gross. And as new homeowners, it was also scary. The solution, in the end, was quite simple and easily fixed. The plumbers came out, opened a pipe in the backyard and snaked down toward the main sewer lines. There was little truly surprising about the experience, but…
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Are you going where he’s going?
Jesus shows us that the way to deal with fear isn’t to fight or flight. It’s about trusting God in the middle of things and know we are together.
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A Story of Incarnate Grace
In the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt, we see God’s grace appearing in the midst of human tyranny. A story for God’s grace in our tyranny. Fear, love, and the saving of JesusChristmas 2A | Matthew 2:13-23 We just heard the second half of this story. Tomorrow night we will hear the first half. Which…
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Wrapped up in love
The Holy Spirit isn’t a fixer – like we’re gangsters who need someone to clean up our mess.
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Freedom From Fear
When Jesus joins the disciples in John 20:19-31, we shouldn’t put Thomas on trial. It is their fear that reveals a greater doubt.
