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God’s womb of compassion (Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36)
Advent must respond in some consequential way to the widening uncertainty of the living of our days.
The Rittenhouse verdict and the twisting of natural law
If a protest for equal rights is a threatening provocation, then answering that threat with violence is merely self-defense.
What preachers have said in times of national crisis
Melissa Matthes well understands both the political and the religious power of mourning.
December 19, Advent 4C (Luke 1:39-45, 46-55)
It’s hard to believe in an enchanted world.
The human moments of pastoral care
There’s something uniquely precious about being physically present with people.
Searching for truth (John 18:33-37)
This John text causes us to directly contemplate the nature of Jesus’ truth claims.
Telling Native stories on TV
Rutherford Falls gambles on humor to sort out White blindness. Reservation Dogs ignores the White gaze altogether.
Christian nationalism is thriving in Bolsonaro’s Brazil
Understanding the political situation in the US’s mirror-image nation
Some trees are like mothers
Scientist Susanne Simard on how trees communicate and nurture each other
The dangerous doctrine of qualified immunity for police
When officers can duck consequences for civil rights violations, policing is more dangerous for everyone.
Episode 12: Pastor and activist Jacqui Lewis, author of Fierce Love
A conversation with pastor and activist Jacqui Lewis about love and pain, self-love, White nationalism, breaking boundaries, and more
Strategic racism benefits only the wealthiest and most powerful
“If racism is a class weapon, then ending racism is in the self-interest of nearly every American.”
December 12, Advent 3C (Luke 3:7-18)
The first step of repentance is telling the truth about ourselves.
Understanding Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett
Fiercely Zionist yet pragmatic. Bold but not charismatic. The independent leader of a disparate coalition.