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Introducing A New Translation of the Bible, beginning with 3 John
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Introducing A New Translation of the Bible, beginning with 3 John

During Christmastide 2023, I decided to begin my own translation of the Bible.  First, as a way to continue my love affair with its pages.  Second, as a way to continue my work in not surrendering the Bible's interpretation or translation to those with harmful theology.

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Who's *Really* A Christian?
Bible & Theology

Who's *Really* A Christian?

It's not uncommon for someone to ask if a person is "saved" or "really a Christian" or "actually knows Jesus." You may hear claims that someone "can't be gay and a Christian" or that "there's no way Trump is actually saved."

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Racism

Whiteness is not a numbers game

These two quotes by Dr. King must be read close together, or otherwise, they're likely to be distorted: The arc of the moral

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Sermon

Sermon 182 We Make Room

December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Let me tell three stories. A personal story and two Jesus stories. Alaska Story * When I was six old my

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Not A One-Note Holiday

Not A One-Note Holiday

Over the past three weeks, our church has been exploring the themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Love, Joy. December is one of the few times

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