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In Review: 
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Christians have struggled to understand Judaism on its own terms

John Phelan’s book helps us unlearn what we thought we knew.
by David Heim October 30, 2020

Books

In Review: 
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The woman who haunts the book of Job

In Diane Glancy’s poetry and prose, the cries of Native Americans echo the laments of Job’s wife.
by Jeffrey Johnson October 29, 2020

Living by the Word

November 22, RoC (Matthew 25:31-46)  

On Christ the King Sunday, let’s disentangle Jesus from the idols of our time.
by Libby Howe
October 27, 2020

Critical Essay

Why do Christians protest?

The biblical foundation for a holy practice
by Benjamin D. Wayman
October 26, 2020

Living by the Word

November 15, 33A (Psalm 123)

In times like these, we need heaven.
by Libby Howe
October 20, 2020

Living by the Word

November 8, 32A (Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7)

Is our story of struggle also one of faith, hope, and love?
by Layton E. Williams
October 14, 2020

Books

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Take & Read: New Testament

Has Paul been unfairly judged?
by Joshua Jipp October 13, 2020

Living by the Word

November 1, All Saints A (Matthew 5:1-12)

Eight upside-down blessings for a pandemic world
by Layton E. Williams
October 6, 2020

Books

In Review: 
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N. T. Wright and Walter Brueggemann look to the Bible for wisdom during the pandemic

They both resist easy answers to the problem of suffering.
by Jason A. Mahn October 5, 2020

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