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2026-04-23T20:41:24-04:00

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A Shift In Imagery From Shepherd to Crucified

Last updated on: April 23, 2026 at 8:41 pm By Herb Montgomery

As Christianity became intertwined with empire, the cross became reframed while the Good Shepherd imagery receded in prominence. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

Substitutionary Atonement

2026-04-23T20:42:06-04:00

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Gated Grace: When Protection Becomes Exclusion

Last updated on: April 23, 2026 at 8:42 pm By Herb Montgomery

A gate can a safeguard against forces that exploit, harm, and dehumanize and gates can also be a barrier designed to exclude. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

Substitutionary Atonement

2026-04-22T18:16:56-04:00

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The Good Shepherd As Systemic Critique

Last updated on: April 22, 2026 at 6:16 pm By Herb Montgomery

In contrast to exploitative systems that prioritize profit, control, or power, the Good Shepherd stands as a critique. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

Substitutionary Atonement

2026-04-16T10:20:48-04:00

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Emmaus and Rekindled Hope

Last updated on: April 16, 2026 at 10:20 am By Herb Montgomery

Encounters that rekindle hope don't lead us from justice work; they send us back into it. They empower us to take up the work again. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-04-16T10:21:27-04:00

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Emmaus and the Sacred Work of Listening

Last updated on: April 16, 2026 at 10:21 am By Herb Montgomery

Action is essential. Yet, listening is itself a form of sacred work. The stranger does not interrupt their lament; he invites it. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-04-15T10:48:26-04:00

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What Emmaus Teaches About Hope, Disappointment and Justice

Last updated on: April 15, 2026 at 10:48 am By Herb Montgomery

Emmaus echos the grief familiar to many in justice work today who face the loss of hope in the wake of disappointing outcomes. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-04-09T10:48:19-04:00

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The Double Ending of the Gospel of John

Last updated on: April 9, 2026 at 10:48 am By Herb Montgomery

The presence of a second ending in chapter 21 does not diminish the ending in chapter 20 but could supplement it. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-04-09T10:49:35-04:00

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Honesty About Doubt: Lessons from Thomas

Last updated on: April 9, 2026 at 10:49 am By Herb Montgomery

Doubt is not the opposite of faith, but often a pathway into a deeper, more embodied experience when we are being honest. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-04-08T10:18:47-04:00

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Lessons from John’s Post Resurrection Stories

Last updated on: April 8, 2026 at 10:18 am By Herb Montgomery

The post resurrection narratives in the Gospel of John are some of the most interesting in the four gospels. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-04-02T10:03:59-04:00

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Life After the Cross: A Gospel Begins with Women at a Tomb

Last updated on: April 2, 2026 at 10:03 am By Herb Montgomery

Centering the gospel in resurrection rather than death and dying follows the original witness first proclaimed by women at the tomb. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

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