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March 2017

March 02, 2017

Thursday Sermon: Transfiguration – From Crafty Myths to Real Truth

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

March 01, 2017

Hijab for Lent

I am wearing hijab for Lent. Many personal, moral, and spiritual considerations led me to...

February 2017

February 22, 2017

Wednesday Sermon: Announcing a New Freedom!

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

February 21, 2017

7 Biblical Reasons for Churches to Be Open and Affirming

My church’s Facebook page has a picture at the top. It proudly displays members of...

February 20, 2017

“Love Your Enemies”: Expanding Our Hearts Through Compassion

“Love your enemies.” I’m reflecting on this, the hardest of Jesus’s commandments, as I grieve...

February 16, 2017

Smarter Than Satan: 3 Mistakes the Devil Wants You To Make

Trump political advisor Steve Bannon recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about why Donald Trump...

February 15, 2017

Wednesday Sermon: Jesus, Hell, and Managing Anger

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

February 14, 2017

Valentine’s Day Originated in National Resistance

Forget flowers. Chocolate? Nah. Valentine’s Day is about one thing: national resistance in the name...

February 13, 2017

Is the Truth Still Out There? A Live Webinar with Theologian Grant Kaplan

I wonder if you remember the motto of the hit TV series The X-Files: “The...

February 09, 2017

The Sermon on the Mount: A Theology of Resistance

Now is the time for a robust theology of resistance. As the violence that has...

February 08, 2017

Wednesday Sermon: Salt, Power, and the Big Difference

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

February 06, 2017

Tom Brady and the Patriots: Leaving God Out of the Super Bowl

Once again, I’m compelled to write about my love-hate relationship with Tom Brady. It wasn’t...

February 01, 2017

Navigating American Politics at Church: Doing Things Out of Compassion

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

January 2017

January 31, 2017

Bible Matters: The Prophet Joel: Should You Fear the “Day of the Lord”?

The Prophet Joel said the Day of the Lord is coming! Is this just some...

January 30, 2017

Why Progressives Should Be Hopeful: Trump, Immigration, and the Media

It was another chaotic weekend for the Trump administration. It began with Steve Bannon taking...

January 27, 2017

Does Jesus Want Us To Be Doormats? Reflections on the Beatitudes

This Sunday, pastors throughout the world who follow the lectionary will preach on the Beatitudes....

January 26, 2017

The Women’s March, Part 1: Solidarity Without Enmity

I did not march against Donald Trump. On Saturday, January 21st, I donned a pink...

January 25, 2017

Wednesday Sermon: Caught in the Net of Love

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

January 23, 2017

The Truth about Alternative Facts in the Trump Administration

What an amazing first couple of days for the Trump presidency! I’m not sure if...

January 20, 2017

It’s Up to Us to Honor Chelsea Manning’s Legacy

Surprised mingled with joy merged into relief and gratitude as the news settled into my...

January 18, 2017

Wednesday Sermon: The Gospel and Empire – A Counter Story

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

January 13, 2017

Less Red-baiting, More Peacemaking in the Age of Trump

In a world desperate for compassion, it pains me to see hope and opportunity for...

January 12, 2017

Thursday Sermon: A Plan from the Beginning of Time!

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

January 11, 2017

Bible Matters: The Prophet Hosea: Sex, Love, and Politics

Hosea is probably best known in Christian circles for the phrase God “desires steadfast love...

January 10, 2017

Meryl Streep and Donald Trump – Who Wins the American Culture War?

Meryl Streep put the culture war in full view Sunday night at the Golden Globes....

January 05, 2017

What’s Up with Jesus and John the Baptist?

This Sunday, Christians will celebrate Jesus’ baptism. There are a lot of questions surrounding his...

January 04, 2017

Wednesday Sermon: Get Up and Embrace the Future Unafraid!

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

January 03, 2017

Top 5 Ways to Be More Peaceful in 2017

At my age, I discovered years ago that New Year’s resolutions are a practice in...

January 02, 2017

Christian Truth in a Post-Truth World

We live in a post-truth world. At least, that’s what we are being told. Fake...

January 01, 2017

Epiphany – The All-Vulnerable God

Today is the start of a New Year, a fresh start. I don’t know about...

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