Passion
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The most difficult Sunday to preach
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8 min read
Figuring out how to deal with Palm and Passion Sunday is tricky. And Christian tradition hasn’t made any of it any easier, or better.
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From the entrance to the exit—for Holy Week
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3 min read
Our approach to Holy Week ought to reflect our compassion and the vision we have learned from Jesus, of love and generosity and hope.
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Bad News—our fear of talking about death
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1 min read
Most people, including Christians, have a hard time talking about death. And struggle with the idea that it can be good news.
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Between the Passion and Easter (Year B)
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3 min read
In moving from Passion to Resurrection, we are offered a chance to see God anew. But are we keeping our eyes focused on our purpose?
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One Week is Not Enough
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7 min read
To understand what we’re doing. Learn how to love. Be the person God is calling me to be. Expecting things to just be different.
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Go ahead and preach—the Passion needs it
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4 min read
The challenge of preparing to preach the Passion is that many would have us say nothing—which is a huge mistake.