15
May
Jesus Is Less Accommodating on Issues of Justice
In my "Cross Vision: How to Read the Hebrew Bible In Light of the Cross" class, we recently
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Anthony Parrott
11
Mar
Why didn't the Bible—and Paul specifically—make their calls for justice more obvious?
Why didn't the Bible—and Paul specifically—make their calls for justice more obvious? Why doesn't
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07
Mar
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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02
Mar
Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, with Additions from Pangea Church
I came across the below versions of the Apostles' and Nicene Creed from the (unfortunately now closed) Pangea Church,
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29
Feb
Congregational Worship Is Worthy of Debate
The two ministries I have been involved with the longest are Bible teaching and worship. I had my baptism by
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22
Jan
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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15
Jan
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:
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24
Dec
Sermon 182 We Make Room
December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve
Let me tell three stories. A personal story and two Jesus stories.
Alaska Story
* When
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24
Dec
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
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10
Dec
Sermon 181 Joy in Connection
Story of Connection from My Life
Wonky Donkey with our small group after David's Death
Luke 1:24-45
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