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Sharing Joy — a response for even the darkest times
When we read of our concerning future, of where things are headed, we are still called to be committed to sharing joy with others.
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The uncomfortable truth about preaching the apocalypse
The first challenge of preaching a challenging gospel is that people in the Attraction Era are able to avoid being challenged.
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The Temple’s Rot—for Proper 28B
In the Little Apocalypse of Mark, we are invited to see the rot at the center of the Temple, when it would rather we be afraid.
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Getting Apocalyptic
We begin Advent with an apocalyptic gospel—here’s why it is not only fitting, but important for us to deal with our own apocalyptic lives.
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Persistent in faith—for Advent 1B
We begin Advent with apocalyptic imagery, not to scare us straight as much as remind us that God’s promise is change.
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Between Proper 29 + Advent 1 (Year A to B)
Moving from one Year A in the lectionary to Year B is a strangely smooth transition, as we continue to ruminate in difficult ideas.
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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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Learning Perseverance
As the disciples leave the Temple, Jesus tells them a story. Not to scare them, but to warn them. Because we struggle to see the difference.