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Pentecost 18B: Friendship, Peace, and Social Distancing

Posted on September 22, 2021 by John

The readings for this 18th Sunday after Pentecost are Old Testament      Numbers 11:4–6, 10–16, 24–29 Psalm                    Psalm 19:7–14 New Testament     James 5:13–20 Gospel                   Mark 9:38–50 Are not the biggest twin challenges of this time the social … Continue reading →

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Fences With Gates

Posted on May 6, 2017 by John

The center of our philosophy and our theology here at Heatherhope is our belief that God gathers and Satan scatters. If you have an allergy to God- and Satan-talk, then at least consider this basic notion that we all share … Continue reading →

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Immanuel Kant, and Why I Will Not Watch the Super Bowl

Posted on January 31, 2015 by John

Tomorrow all the world will tune into a gladiatorial contest. We fancy ourselves more civilized than the ancient Romans, but college and professional football are popular because of the hits. And each year the hits get harder as the linemen … Continue reading →

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