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Listening within the chaos
What does it really mean that Jesus comes with a sword to bring division? We first need to realize we’re looking at our own world wrong.
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The Cost of Silence
The root of discipleship is in sacrifice–a concept which, much like acknowledging white supremacy and racism, is a truth we’d rather avoid.
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Turning the OK Sign Fascist
We usually believe symbols inject meaning into the conversation. For the white power movement, empty symbols are more powerful. We visited the National Archives when I was a teen. I was almost as nerdy then as I am now, so I was excited to see the Declaration of Independence. But I was easily distracted from…
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Debunking the Myth of the Lone Wolf
For decades the white power movement has tricked the U.S. into letting them organize without holding them responsible for their actions. One guy stockpiles a bunch of weapons. He makes a plan. Then he writes a manifesto. And then, when the time is right, he goes out to kill a bunch of people. We shouldn’t…
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Confused by Racism
For many, talking about racism and white supremacy is hard. Of course, that’s by design. The white power movement intends to confuse you. The terms always guide the debate. But sometimes we mistake our seeking clarity of the terms for doing the work. There are so many names for racists and their organizations. Are we…
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When Freedom Knocks
Jesus gives us a response to the questions of our time. In the face of fear and confusion, he offers something clear: a world to transform. And you’re too afraid to answerProper 14C | Luke 12:32-40 When somebody says “Do not be afraid,” my first response is Wait, should I be? I want to know…
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In the Eyes
By the time we get to Luke 12:13-21, Jesus has radically rejected our will to racism and hate, revealing the true way of life is equality and love. Standing for dignity means also standing against indignityProper 13C | Luke 12:13-21 I know you are super excited to hear a sermon about a real estate question,…
