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Tag Archives: Matthew
Salt… Salt… and more Salt…
Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” He wasn’t kidding or exaggerating or trying to make his disciples feel better. Salt that has been ruined and can’t be used any longer is only good for trampling under foot. … Continue reading
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Tagged change, church, Epiphany, hope, justice, liberation, Matthew, social justice
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Simple (and nearly impossible) Requirements
This post originally appeared on RevGalBogPals as the Revised Common Lectionary Post on January 28, 2020. I have been thinking a lot about discipleship these days. It’s not a word that progressive, predominantly white churches are all that comfortable with. … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Discipleship, Epiphany, Matthew, Micah, Paul, Psalms, wisdom
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Call Me Grateful (Mostly)
When I was very young, I wanted to be a marine biologist. I loved the beach in all seasons and collecting shells and rocks and discovering the names of them was one of the great joys of my early life. … Continue reading
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Tagged change, church, Discipleship, Epiphany, gratitude, hope, Isaiah, Matthew
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Learning from the Magi
In these last days of Christmas (even before the U.S. bombed Iran) I find myself wondering how many of us actually made the spiritual journey to Bethlehem. We spend the weeks before Christmas preparing for God coming into the world … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Epiphany, hope, Love, Magi, Matthew
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No Room For Love… Maybe Soon?
On Christmas Day an old hotel burned to the ground in Minneapolis, MN. It was a building with a lengthy history and it was the residence of those on shelter waiting lists. The hotel had not been well-maintained and wasn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Christmas, fear, hope, Love, Matthew, Violence
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The Angel Said, "Fear Not"
Most Bible stories of angel appearances have the angel’s first words be, “Fear not” or a similar proclamation. Ever wonder why? Aside from the obvious that being visited by a divine messenger would be up there on terrifying scale, why … Continue reading
Good News for Reluctant Hearts
I gave up trying to be happy and joyful just because it’s the holiday season a long time ago. Growing up, I thought I was the only one who didn’t have the perfect Norman Rockwell (or, these days, Hallmark) family. … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, change, healing, hope, Isaiah, Matthew, peace
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