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December 31, Christmas 1B (Isaiah 61:10–62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4–7; Luke 2:22–40)
Simeon and Anna echo the worship material of ancient Israel.
December 31, Christmas 1B (Isaiah 61:10–62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4–7; Luke 2:22–40)
Simeon and Anna echo the worship material of ancient Israel.
Mary and Joseph must have felt dejected and homeless.
December 24/25, Nativity of the Lord (Isaiah 9:2–7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11–14; Luke 2:1–20)
The God of exiles, refugees, and migrants still shines light amid today’s present darkness.
December 10, Advent 2B (Isaiah 40:1–11; Mark 1:1–8)
There is a clear distinction between being comfortable and receiving comfort.
Mardi Gras sounds more fun.
Mardi Gras sounds more fun.
February 5, Ep5A (Isaiah 58:1-12)
Ritual and justice don’t exist in a push-pull relationship.
February 5, Ep5A (Isaiah 58:1-12)
Ritual and justice don’t exist in a push-pull relationship.
In the midst of anxiety, it can sound like an attractive option for a swift end to come.
by Martha Spong
Companions in the wilderness
Evolving Faith’s Sarah Bessey and Jeff Chu believe that a person’s deconstruction can’t just be for them.
Jon Mathieu interviews Sarah Bessey and Jeff Chu