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What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
Steve Thorngate interviews Amy-Jill Levine
What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
Steve Thorngate interviews Amy-Jill Levine
April 2, Palm Sunday A (Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Matthew 21:1-11)
In the Palm Sunday narrative, all the signs are there: something big is about to happen.
by Brian Maas
March 12, Lent 3A (Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; John 4:5-42)
Water dominated the imaginations of our ancestors in faith, whose stories often called for either a canteen or galoshes.
January 22, Epiphany 3A (Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Matthew 4:12-23)
If God is our salvation and stronghold, why are we just as vulnerable as anyone else?
The feeling I no longer pray for
One of the reasons I left my childhood faith tradition is that I didn’t feel what I was supposed to feel.
by Debie Thomas
Should we avoid liturgical language of light and dark?
While struggling with this question as a church songwriter, I came up with six guidelines.
Should we avoid liturgical language of light and dark?
While struggling with this question as a church songwriter, I came up with six guidelines.
Earth’s self-care
The blue-and-green-marbled planet is trying her best to restore stability.
Death’s vision
As my father was dying, I saw God’s radiant face more clearly.
Death’s vision
As my father was dying, I saw God’s radiant face more clearly.
Communion tears
In my 15 years as a pastor, I’ve seen a lot of watery eyes at the table.
Tears are a gift from God
They put us in touch with essential things that we know to be dear or wrong.
Need words of confidence? Start with Psalm 27.
April 10, Palm Sunday C (Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Luke 19:28-40)
Even if we think we don’t need a savior, we seek one.