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2015-06-02T14:42:30-06:00

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On Jesus…

Last updated on: June 2, 2015 at 2:42 pm By Jeff Hood

*a theological conversation between Christian and I on the lake in North Georgia J: Who or what do you think Jesus is Christian? C: On one level, Jesus is an embodiment of an active, participatory and liberating love. On another level (and maybe there are no levels) Jesus was human like you and I. Through community and trust, Jesus found liberation within and without. The answers are simple. J: Like all of us, I believe that... Read more

2015-06-02T00:13:58-06:00

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The Premeditated Murder of Lester Bower

Last updated on: June 2, 2015 at 12:13 am By Jeff Hood

Does God care about those we execute? While I think we all know the answer to such a question, we better hope not. If God cares, we deserve to be damned. These executions are the work of evil in a pure form…premeditated murder. Lester Bower is the next victim. While there are serious doubts as to his guilt, I am not in a position to weigh all the evidence or facts of Bower’s case. I can only speak... Read more

2015-05-31T18:19:51-06:00

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The Magic of Our Moment

Last updated on: May 31, 2015 at 6:19 pm By Jeff Hood

*Derived from a sermon delivered at Tupelo Unitarian Universalist Congregation on May 31, 2015 Have you ever fallen in love? I think people call it falling because you feel so out of control. While it can be very scary, there is something in you that simply won’t let go and desires to just keep on falling. In such a state, there is something full and complete about simply being with the one that you love. It’s magic. I... Read more

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Woman Caught in Adultery

2015-05-31T16:00:01-06:00

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A Man Named King

Last updated on: May 31, 2015 at 4:00 pm By Jeff Hood

Lightning crawled across the sky. The thunder roared. Rain warned of impending flood. Through the cleansing drama of it all, Jackson remained as dirty as ever. Filled with the secrets of past transgressions, you never know what filthy hate might resurrect next. Even in the midst of the blight, one can find beauty if they are willing to work for it. Echoes of the woman caught in adultery filled my ears. Jesus got down in the dirt to save her.... Read more

Civil Rights Movement

2015-05-29T00:13:05-06:00

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My Confession: I’m an Evangelical

Last updated on: May 29, 2015 at 12:13 am By Jeff Hood

“I believe Jesus rose from the dead and inhabits my being right now.” When asked about my thoughts on Jesus, I answered as clearly as I could. The room grew quiet. “Are you an evangelical?” someone asked. After some thought, I replied just as clearly as I did the first time, “I guess I am.” For many years, I have run from the evangelical world. Truth be known, anyone who watches the news sees that there is plenty... Read more

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2015-05-28T10:43:45-06:00

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The Self-Righteousness of Christians

Last updated on: May 28, 2015 at 10:43 am By Jeff Hood

Injustices that make us feel righteous are always our favorites. Last week, I watched Christians get practically giddy over the downfall of The Duggars. I have wondered if people realize that the evils that Josh Duggar committed had victims? In post after post and blog after blog, I watched Christians express their pain at what The Duggars said in the past about a whole host of issues. Now, Christians feel more righteous about their selves based on the discovery that... Read more

2015-05-25T22:19:59-06:00

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On the Nature of God

Last updated on: May 25, 2015 at 10:19 pm By Jeff Hood

*The 2nd in a Series of Conversations between my summer intern Christian Parks and I. J: Christian, I am glad to be returning to this space of formal theological conversation with you. Lately, we have consistently talked about who or what God is. The nature of God has proven to be a topic we return to over and over again. I thought that we could spend some time there tonight. C: So, what do you think God is? ... Read more

2015-05-23T23:30:18-06:00

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The United States Flag at the Front of the Church is Blasphemous

Last updated on: May 23, 2015 at 11:30 pm By Jeff Hood

A United States soldier processed the flag of the United States of America in to our sanctuary as we stood at attention singing “God Bless America.” The veterans in our midst were honored as we sang the “Star Spangled Banner.” The “Battle Hymn of the Republic” proceeded the pastor’s fiery sermon on the coming destruction of our beloved nation if we “…did not turn from our wicked ways.” Somehow gays, abortion and popular culture always made it into these services…but... Read more

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2015-05-21T15:34:13-06:00

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A Letter for Jeff & Phillip on your 3rd Birthday

Last updated on: May 21, 2015 at 3:34 pm By Jeff Hood

Jeff & Phillip. My sons. God formed you to be perfect in the queerness of your being. Even though you have now traveled three years since your formation, perfection is still there. Learn to live into your being. For, in the queerness of your being is your perfection…and the perfection of the God who created you. In this journey called life, God is within you. Your stunning hunger for knowledge is from God. Don’t let anyone tell you where... Read more

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2015-05-19T23:47:27-06:00

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Welcoming Christian Parks and Conversing the Queer

Last updated on: May 19, 2015 at 11:47 pm By Jeff Hood

*This is a conversation between my newly arrived summer intern Christian Parks and I. Christian is a Mennonite and a senior at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Identifying as queer, I met Christian a few months back when he was censored and not allowed to direct the play Corpus Christi at his school. Christian will travel throughout the summer with me on my The Courage to Be Queer Tour. J: Christian, I feel so blessed that you are here.... Read more

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