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Easter 3 B: Ambiguity and the Sense and Sensibility of Faith

Posted on April 12, 2021 by John

The Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter are: First Reading         Acts 3:12–19 Psalm                    Psalm 4 New Testament     1 John 3:1–7 Gospel                   Luke 24:36b–48 Ambiguity drives us to distraction. We want black and white answers to … Continue reading →

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Pentecost 20A: Used by Trump or by God?

Posted on October 13, 2020 by John

The alternative Old Testament Reading for this Sunday is Isaiah 45:1-7, where the Lord calls up Cyrus to be used as an instrument to subdue nations, strip kings of their robes, and open doors for the returning exiles.   And … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Save Us From Your Followers!

Posted on November 10, 2012 by John

I take the title of this post from a bumper sticker I saw years ago. It should make a comeback. The 2012 election has made many cultural shifts in America obvious. Not least of these is the diminishment of the … Continue reading →

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Things That Should Matter For Christians This Election

Posted on September 25, 2012 by John

This Presidential election campaign has surfaced several things that I believe committed Christians should be alarmed about. First is the wholesale bearing of false witness. Our household has received via e-mails a number of forwarded messages about the Obama administration … Continue reading →

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