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Straining to Hear Jesus in the Midst of it ALL
Jesus in structs the "rich young man" to sell all his possessions and then to come follow Jesus. How does that invitation land in our lives?
We Cannot Simultaneously Prepare For War And Prevent War
The machinery of war has turned into a form of entertainment in this culture. Our faith tradition, however, calls us to another path.
What You Already Have Is Enough To Set Something New In Motion
Jesus' spirit of abundance and extravagance invited his followers into a lifestyle of radical generosity that we, too, can take up.
Living Into A Circus Theology
Jesus' vision of church was probably more like that of a circus than an institution. This provides us with inspiration and challenge as we strive to "be church" in the world.
No sign will be given Beyond What Is Already Known
Jesus said that "no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah." What might that "sign" mean for our spiritual journey?
transportation
There are greener ways to travel than jumping in your car all the time. Be mindful about your transportation.
What do we owe when we’ve long ago taken something
The biblical tradition that Jesus draws from is steeped in the idea of repair. Yet this is not an easy or popular path to go down.
Making the Invisible Visible
In his life an ministry, Jesus took on the task of making the lives and pain of the most marginalized more visible to the people around him.
A Desire to Save The World And A Desire To Savor It
We all need forms of enjoyment and fun in our lives. And yet, many of our forms of enjoyment often cost others and the planet dearly.
Strength and safety, centered on community
Now more than ever, the LGBTQ+ community needs everyone to be involved in creating safe, vibrant community.
Now Is A Very Acceptable Time
As we collectively celebrate Juneteenth, we are invited into the ongoing work of liberation and freedom in our world.
The Endpoints and Everything In Between
In the story of Genesis, God creates the endpoints of male and female but also every identity in between and calls it all good.