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June 21, Ordinary 12A (Matthew 10:24–39)
Jesus keeps saying, “Do not be afraid.” But there’s so much to be afraid of.
The additional violence of George Floyd’s autopsy report
It’s getting harder to believe in the vindication of history.
Wearing down structural evil with the ministry of erosion
During the pandemic, our church’s justice work has gone online.
Varieties of unexpected gifts (Pentecost A; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13)
We might add to Paul's list gifts for offering comfort, or explaining new guidelines, or displaying ease with technology.
Pentecost is the truest conspiracy
The church can conspire—breathe together—to bring goodness into the world.
What happened in Africa after the pandemic of 1918
Something as big as a plague always remakes the religious landscape.
Church is essential. Gathering isn’t.
As Christians, we understand the importance of in-person worship. As APNs, we know how serious COVID-19 is.
The killing of George Floyd and the meaning of kneeling
When we see a white police officer kneeling on a black body, squeezing the breath of life out of that body, we are witnessing an act of worship.
How asylum seeker Rosayra Pablo Cruz got her children back
Pablo Cruz and Julie Collazo tell a story from the migrant detention crisis.
Social distancing lessons from the anchoresses
It takes more than isolation to make us into contemplatives.
A neurodiverse God?
The parable of the widow and the unjust judge might give us a radical look at the face of God.