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October 2018

October 18, 2018

Sermon: The Eleventh Commandment

Jesus, then, is not inviting one person who happens to be rich to change; Jesus...

October 16, 2018

Nirvana and Eternal Life: Exploring Judaism, Christianity, and Buddhism

Solomon said attachments were meaningless. Jesus preached about eternal life. The Buddha sought Nirvana. What...

October 04, 2018

Uprooted: A Reflection on the Lectionary in Light of Current Events

“They wanted to put down roots,” my priest said, referring to the Israelites wandering in...

September 2018

September 24, 2018

The Prophetic Moment – Women Rising Up

The ancient prophets risked their lives to speak truth to power. Rev. Adam Ericksen claims...

September 20, 2018

Jesus and the Biblical Imperative Against Violence: “No More of This”

This is not a political imperative, it is a biblical imperative, from the ancient prophets...

September 17, 2018

Remembering 9/11 with Jesus

We commemorated 9/11 last week. We remember that horrific day, but do we remember in...

September 10, 2018

Even the Dogs Feast at God’s Table

Because of God’s eternal love for the Syrophoenician woman and for Jesus, they were both...

September 04, 2018

So that You May Live: Staying Present In an Age of Despair

How can we stay present to what’s happening in the world without giving in to...

August 2018

August 27, 2018

The Day St. Francis Came to Preach

St. Francis is one of the most beloved saints. But who was he and how...

August 21, 2018

Jesus Beyond Religion: Anti-Sacrifice, New Atheism, and the Idol of White Supremacy

Jesus came to save us from the sacrificial logic of violence and lead us into...

July 2018

July 09, 2018

Beyond Womp Womp

When confronted with hostility, an Episcopalian priest prayed that people would respond with love. This...

July 05, 2018

Was It the Bread of Life?

Unity can be found in excluding and destroying or reconciling and healing. There is a...

July 02, 2018

Jesus Knew Families Belong Together

Jesus encourages us to become vulnerable, that we may comfort and heal one another. The...

June 2018

June 25, 2018

Sermon: Make America Care Again

Mothers and fathers and children are at the border. And Jesus is at the border...

June 11, 2018

How to Defeat the Accuser

Does the concept of Satan have any relevance for us today? Or should we leave...

June 08, 2018

God, Gay Wedding Cake, and Immigration – The RavenCast

Should we be hostile toward a religion that creates and "us against them" mentality? What...

June 07, 2018

Let Light Shine Out of Darkness

Paul knew and had known since his conversion that light comes from God. The light...

June 04, 2018

Immigration Policy, Sabbath, and the Hope for a Better America

Immigrant children are being ripped apart from their families. But the Bible calls us to...

June 01, 2018

To Be Able to Love from Above

If Nicodemus wants to enter the Kingdom of God, that place where there is no...

May 2018

May 16, 2018

The Day My Mother Introduced Me to Jesus

How can you trust in God when bad things happen in your life? Rev. Adam...

May 15, 2018

Seven Stories Book Review: Part 7 – History to its End

Adam Ericksen and Lindsey Paris-Lopez discuss the final chapter of Tony Bartlett's book, "Seven Stories:...

May 10, 2018

The Politics of the Ascension

Today is Ascension Day! Hooray! Let’s celebrate by exchanging gifts. Or let’s at least hide...

May 08, 2018

Seven Stories Book Review, Part 6: The Temple and Its Deconstruction

According to the Bible, are the Temple and sacrifice good things? The answer may surprise...

May 07, 2018

Christianity, Buddhism, and the Spirituality of Joy

Jesus said that the whole point of his teachings was to give joy to his...

May 04, 2018

He Went on His Way Rejoicing

"This utterly non-violent and forgiving God proclaimed by Jesus is the true vine of John’s...

May 03, 2018

Author Interview – Tony and Linda Bartlett: Seven Stories: How to Study and Teach the Nonviolent Bible

In this episode of the RavenCast, Lindsey Paris-Lopez and I are joined by our special guests,...

April 2018

April 30, 2018

Spiritual Pruning: Racism in the United States

God is often described metaphorically as a gardener in the Bible, says Rev. Adam Ericksne....

April 23, 2018

The Art of Being Sheep

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, which means we are his sheep. But who wants to...

April 20, 2018

Drinking the Cup of Poison: What Jesus Christ Superstar Gets Wrong About Gethsemane

Jesus Christ Superstar gets “Gethsemane” all wrong. I hate to say that, because I have...

April 19, 2018

Why Evangelicals Are Hypocrites and So am I

Evangelicals support Trump at a record number. Is their support hypocritical? Adam Ericksen has a...

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