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Understood—on the linguistic marvel of Pentecost
The idea of spontaneous multi-lingual speech amazes us. I worry that we miss the point was understanding not speaking.
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Between Easter 7 + Pentecost (Year A)
We have a choice between two gospels this week. And most preachers will focus instead on the reading from Acts.
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Student Teaching Grace
Pentecost is a moment of empowerment. But what are we being empowered to do? We often use the confusion to avoid doing anything.
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Beyond the Spectacle
The Pentecost invites us to be part of something bigger. An invitation which continues to be revolutionary.
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Those Holy Geese
For SundayPentecost Collect O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,…
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What is Pentecost?
Pentecost is one of the oldest feasts of the church. It has something to do with the Holy Spirit. And liturgical churches switch everything over to red. But what is it about? And what happens if we pay attention to what it means for us now? Questions: What is your experience of the Holy Spirit?…
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When the dam breaks
It is easy to get distracted by the rushing wind and tongues of fire. But the true revelation is that there is a force that would propel us at all.