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2019-07-25T00:43:06-04:00

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Like Tears in Rain: Rutger Hauer, Blade Runner, and Being Fully Human

Last updated on: July 25, 2019 at 12:43 am   By Leah D. Schade

Rutger Hauer captured the full scope and depth of human emotion as Roy Batty in Blade Runner. His final poignant scene is an iconic portrait of pathos and redemption. Read more

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2019-06-16T00:09:04-04:00

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Fierce Lambs! Sermon for a Seminary Graduation

Last updated on: June 16, 2019 at 12:09 am   By Leah D. Schade

Jesus is sending out fierce lambs with a cross-shaped love to face the wolves. Lexington Theological Seminary just graduated 14 of them! Read more

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2019-09-09T09:06:21-04:00

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Pastor Betty Rendón is Slated for Deportation – Why This is Crossing a Line

Last updated on: September 9, 2019 at 9:06 am   By Leah D. Schade

The arrest and planned deportation of Pastor Betty Rendón is immoral and unmerciful. Whether you are a person of faith or a secular citizen concerned about human rights, your voice is needed. Read more

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2019-09-09T09:05:29-04:00

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When God Breaks the Law: Immigration, Asylum & Pastor Betty Rendón

Last updated on: September 9, 2019 at 9:05 am   By Leah D. Schade

The ICE arrest of Pastor Betty Rendón has created a polarizing debate about immigration laws. What can we learn about GOD'S law when we look at Act 11:1-18? Read more

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2019-09-09T09:04:41-04:00

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Trump’s ICE Targets Lutheran Minister, Betty Rendón

Last updated on: September 9, 2019 at 9:04 am   By Leah D. Schade

Betty Rendón, a Lutheran minister, was arrested along with her family when ICE agents raided their home at gunpoint. Targeting a pastor is crossing yet another line, moving our country one step closer to the rise of Trump’s Reich. Read more

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2019-05-09T07:26:43-04:00

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Top 10 Taboo Topics for Preachers

Last updated on: May 9, 2019 at 7:26 am   By Leah D. Schade

What’s the taboo topic you just won’t touch in your preaching?  What gives you pause when you consider taking a prophetic stance on a contemporary issue in a sermon?  What is the “hot topic” you avoid?  Read more

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2019-05-19T16:24:55-04:00

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Period Prayers: An Issue of Blood and Faith (Guest Post)

Last updated on: May 19, 2019 at 4:24 pm   By Leah D. Schade

Period Prayers can help women of faith find their voice when dealing with the bodily processes that are both the source of life and the cause of embarrassment, shame, and pain. Read more

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2019-05-05T13:09:45-04:00

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Did Peter Ever Contemplate the Judas Path? Suicide, Church & Breakfast on the Beach

Last updated on: May 5, 2019 at 1:09 pm   By Leah D. Schade

The church needs to talk about suicide. The contrasting stories of Peter and Judas give us a way to open the conversation. Read more

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2019-04-21T06:45:05-04:00

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The Proximity of Hope: An Easter Sermon

Last updated on: April 21, 2019 at 6:45 am   By Leah D. Schade

In the midst of black holes, burning churches, and political corruption, how can Easter put us in the proximity of hope? Read more

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2019-04-19T10:55:55-04:00

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Impeach Trump To Send Russia a Clear Message: Not on Our Watch!

Last updated on: April 19, 2019 at 10:55 am   By Leah D. Schade

If Congress wants to send a message to Russia – or any other entity that seeks to undermine and disrupt democracy – then the most obvious way to do this is to impeach Donald Trump. Read more

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