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Our enemy is not flesh and blood. Our enemies are policies brought forth by any...
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King Herod: Making Israel Great Again
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All Flesh Shall See Salvation – Advent as Political Protest
The prophet Isaiah claimed that "all flesh" shall see the salvation of God. How can...
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Palm Sunday: Marching for Our Lives
On Saturday people throughout the world marched for our lives. Did you know that the...
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An Advent Choice: Caesar or Christ
Christians throughout the world are celebrating the season of Advent. But did you know that...
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Forget flowers. Chocolate? Nah. Valentine’s Day is about one thing: national resistance in the name...
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Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...
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Christian Rebels: Jesus, Politics, and a World Without Hate
(Below is the sermon I preached at the Lake Oswego United Church of Christ for...
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Fear God? No, Jesus Frees Us from Fear
A sermon based on Luke 12:32-40 “Do not be afraid.” Those are the words...
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Wednesday Sermon: Division Undone
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Wednesday Sermon: Galatians, Indians and Empire
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The Subversive Politics of Palm Sunday
Make no mistake: the Gospel is political. Politics refers to “the affairs of the city” and...
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“Risen” – There Are No Enemies Here
One of the biggest debates among Christians revolves around the resurrection. Did Jesus literally resurrect...
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