God may seem like an angry, distant God…until you understand the rhythm of scripture.
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The Rhythm of Scripture
Prophecies, Oracles, and Rituals: Oh, My! AKA, the Christmas Sermon.
The reason for the season is actually quite strange… (click to read more)
Read moreChristmas Before Jesus’ Birth
Did Jews celebrate Christmas before Jesus was born? I think they did! (Click below to read)
Read moreJourney Through Mark, part 3
Today, in the U.S., it is election day. So, if you had to pick which branch of government Jesus would be, which one would you pick? I think St. Mark picks the unexpected! (click below to read)
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What happens when Jesus acts like God? We find out who he really is!
Read moreJourney Through Mark, part 1
We are beginning a journey through the Gospel of Mark and right away we learn that God is downloading a new program!
Read moreToday’s Theological Pondering (12/3/16)
Many people think the gospel, the “good news” of Jesus Christ, is believing in him and then going to heaven when you die. But any good Bible scholar will tell you, that’s not in scripture!
Read moreCircumcision, the Cross, and New Creation
Once upon a time, circumcision was a sign of God’s people; but now the cross has changed all that. Not only is God’s family much larger than imagined, but the cross ushers in new creation!
Read moreLoving Action
The Good Samaritan redefines who are our neighbor is, but it also warns us that if we can’t see “the other” as our neighbor, then we may be left alongside the road to die!
Read moreA Family of Wounded Healers
What happens when you’re cut off from your family because of disease? How do you overcome both the sickness and the isolation? In Christ, anything is possible.
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