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Can Paul literally be any identity?
God invites us to live out an authentic prophetic ministry truly guided by God.
Rising up with Christ
In the Eastern church's art, Christ arises triumphantly and magnificently—but not alone.
Rising up with Christ
In the Eastern church's art, Christ arises triumphantly and magnificently—but not alone.
This week’s readings challenge us to adopt a particular posture.
What would it look like to do this right now?
by Kat Banakis
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to a community in the middle of a culture war
The church at Corinth had many problems. Some simple kindness would have helped.
January 14, Epiphany 2B (1 Sam. 3:1-20; Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51)
I like that Jesus isn't actually what the disciples are looking for.
by Kat Banakis
The grace of real and virtual presence
Theologian Deanna Thompson used to criticize the pervasive technological creep overtaking our lives. Then she was diagnosed with cancer.
by Alan Van Wyk
I came into the world cursed with the ability to see all sides of an issue.
by Brian Maas
The prescription for the persistent malady of God’s people
by Brian Maas
February 12, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Deuteronomy 30:15–20; 1 Corinthians 3:1–9; Matthew 5:21–37
by Brian Maas