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March 2016

March 04, 2016

Big Donald, Little Marco, Lyin’ Ted, and My Dad – What’s the Alternative?

I’ve watched two of the 11 Republican presidential debates. For some reason, I decided to...

March 03, 2016

Political Pontius Pilate(s) – Jesus, Politics, and the Mob

This is a guest post from pastor and good friend of Teaching Nonviolent Atonement, the...

March 02, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Manured to Produce Fruit

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

March 01, 2016

Donald Trump, Chris Rock, and 21st Century Racism

Will you condemn David Duke and say that you don’t want his vote or that...

February 2016

February 29, 2016

“Spotlight” on Children

Spotlight has deservedly won the 2015 Academy Award for Best Picture. It’s a movie that...

February 26, 2016

The Wrath (of God?)

This is a guest post by Matthew Distefano. You can read more of Matthew's work at...

February 25, 2016

“Risen” – There Are No Enemies Here

One of the biggest debates among Christians revolves around the resurrection. Did Jesus literally resurrect...

February 24, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Sorting Out the Week

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

February 22, 2016

Black History (And How We Teach It) Matters

As February began, I wondered how best to observe Black History Month with my 6-year-old...

February 19, 2016

The Pope and the Donald: Why Donald is Not a Christian & Neither Am I

Even the Pope is going after Donald! Pope Francis took a clear shot at him...

February 18, 2016

Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg – The Hope of Friendship

In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia death last Saturday, I’d like to...

February 11, 2016

How Beyoncé Slayed the Super Bowl and Fox News

…we are more than conquerors … -St. Paul, Romans 8:37 Beyoncé slays. And she is more...

February 09, 2016

Thank You, Dr. Hawkins

Dear Dr. Hawkins, As you prepare to leave Wheaton College, I want to extend to...

February 08, 2016

Valentine’s Day Tip for Parents: Become Your Toddler’s Secret Admirer

This video is my way of saying Happy Valentine’s Day to the parents and grandparents...

February 06, 2016

Cam Newton, the Super Bowl, and Racist Stereotypes Against a Black Quarterback

The NFL has made the Super Bowl into a week-long event, starting with “opening night”...

February 02, 2016

Iowa, Ted Cruz, and the Evangelical Identity Crisis

Ted Cruz ended last night with a yuuuuge victory over Donald Trump in Iowa. (Sorry,...

January 2016

January 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton’s Emails, Donald Trump, and Moving through Scandal

Former House Majority Leader Tom Delay claims that the Justice Department is preparing to file...

January 27, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: With Every Eye Fixed on Him

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

January 26, 2016

“You Have No Power Over Me”: When David Bowie Was Satan (A Tribute Of Sorts)

Introduction Oh you’ve turned my world, you precious thing… These haunting words reverberated through...

January 25, 2016

Bible Matters: Ezekiel’s Political Theology

The United States is in the midst of a presidential campaign. How should theology inform...

January 20, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Weddings, Signs, and the Flow of Divine Love

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

January 19, 2016

Star Wars and Theology Part 2: Overcoming the Myth of Good and Evil

One common critique of the Star Wars saga is that it holds a simplistic view...

January 18, 2016

Martin Luther King, Jr. – Justice, Love, and the New Jim Crow

In 1955, Martin Luther King found himself as the leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott,...

January 14, 2016

Talking to Your Kids About Peer Pressure

The role of imitation in human behavior is central to the Montessori Method of education...

January 13, 2016

The State of the Union: Spiritual Wisdom to Heal the Political Divide

There was much to appreciate about President Obama’s speech last night. I also think that...

January 13, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Desire In the Form of a Dove

Year C, Baptism of Jesus January 10, 2016 Thomas L. Truby Acts 8:14-17 and Luke...

January 08, 2016

Star Wars & Theology: Part 1: The Epiphany of a Great Adventure

On Wednesday, Star Wars: The Force Awakens achieved an historic feat at the box office....

January 07, 2016

A Prayer For The New Year: No More Dead Children; Come, Prince of Peace, and Reign

The boy had to die. He wasn’t a boy at all; he was a threat,...

January 06, 2016

Let Us Know You Are Wheaton By Your Love

Dear Wheaton College Administration, On this day, the Feast of the Epiphany, the day of...

January 05, 2016

The RavenCast: Episode 10: Epiphany, Fear, and the Journey to God

In this episode, Lindsey Paris-Lopez and Adam Ericksen discuss the season of Epiphany. Epiphany means...

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