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9 Ways We Read Revelation Wrong
Revelation offers a profound critique of empire—and of a church that embraces the way of empire. We must learn to read it today.
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Between Easter 2 and 3 (Year B)
Before Jesus appears to the disciples in Emmaus, he shows up to a pair of them on the road. This shapes the character of Easter for us.
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Go ahead and preach—the Passion needs it
The challenge of preparing to preach the Passion is that many would have us say nothing—which is a huge mistake.
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Reading Holy Week (Year A)
Reading along with each day of Holy Week is a rewarding practice that helps connect us with all that goes into it.
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Meditate—letting your body digest scripture
How the Lenten discipline on studying and meditating on scripture (and Jesus) connects us with ourselves more deeply.
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Plenty of Road
Lent is a season of discipline. This week’s gospel is a real test for our ability to keep our focus on the goal.
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Promise
We must begin at the beginning. The Bible begins with five books we call the Pentateuch. Their importance to the faith cannot be overstated. Getting to know this story is essential to understanding what happens next. Reading the Pentateuch is tricky when we’re already convinced that its contents are holy, and dare we say, perfect.…
