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2017-12-06T19:37:43-04:00

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Book Review: Preaching the Women of the Old Testament

Last updated on: December 6, 2017 at 7:37 pm By Leah D. Schade

Ever heard of Achsah? The Daughters of Zelophehad? Rizpah? Think you know the story of Delilah? Miriam? Bathsheba? Then you need to read this book! Read more

2017-08-02T08:25:00-04:00

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Sermon: Finding the Mustard Seed in the Arboretum of Faith

Last updated on: August 2, 2017 at 8:25 am By Leah D. Schade

A sermon for the stately cedar, the young sapling, the wild bush, and even the tiniest mustard seed. Read more

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2017-10-14T18:29:27-04:00

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Watching ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) in the Age of Black Lives Matter

Last updated on: October 14, 2017 at 6:29 pm By Leah D. Schade

'Blade Runner' takes on new meaning in the age of Black Lives Matter. How race, whiteness, and privilege color our perception of what it means to be human. Read more

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2017-10-14T18:27:25-04:00

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Do You Like Our Owl? ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) and Climate Change

Last updated on: October 14, 2017 at 6:27 pm By Leah D. Schade

Like other 'Blade Runner' geeks, I am eagerly awaiting 'Blade Runner 2049,' the sequel to the dystopian sci-fi movie. But I recently re-watched the original film, and suddenly realized that climate change was written all over it. Read more

2017-07-16T14:01:53-04:00

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Feed the Right Wolf: Preaching Eco-Resurrection in the Midst of Eco-Crucifixion

Last updated on: July 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm By Leah D. Schade

The climate crisis threatens us with despair. How do we 'feed the right wolf' and preach good news to lift us out of the ‘dark night of the green soul’? Here are three examples. Read more

2017-07-17T07:47:45-04:00

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Noah’s Ark and Climate Change: What Kind of Church Will We Be?

Last updated on: July 17, 2017 at 7:47 am By Leah D. Schade

I talked about Noah's Ark in a children's sermon once, and one child asked, 'What happened to all the other animals who weren't on the ark? And the people?' Er, uh . . . Okay, child, here's the truth. Read more

2017-07-07T23:23:43-04:00

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“God Camped Out With Us” – Sermon for a Church Camping Retreat

Last updated on: July 7, 2017 at 11:23 pm By Leah D. Schade

With our own tents in the background at our church camping retreat, John 1:14 took on a different perspective as we thought about God pitching a tent. Read more

2017-07-06T11:22:21-04:00

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Receiving the Right Yoke: A Sermon on Burdens and Stress

Last updated on: July 6, 2017 at 11:22 am By Leah D. Schade

Matthew 11:25 - 30 speaks about rest and taking Jesus' yoke. Why is Jesus giving me yet one more yoke, one more burden? Perhaps I need to learn a bit more about this yoke. Read more

2017-07-05T14:32:27-04:00

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Black Raspberries: A Summer Poem

Last updated on: July 5, 2017 at 2:32 pm By Leah D. Schade

It's important for those of us who do advocacy on behalf of this planet to take time to immerse ourselves in the sacredness of Creation. This is a poem I wrote capturing the experience of an evening summer walk hunting for black raspberries - being led, following a Call. Read more

2017-07-07T09:31:20-04:00

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What to do When Your President Is a Fake Wrestling Goon

Last updated on: July 7, 2017 at 9:31 am By Leah D. Schade

The video of Trump attacking "CNN" in a professional wrestling match may be fake. But the reality of this side of America is real. People are getting hurt. And I need to stop being shocked. Read more

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