Watch Out!
Jesus calls us to courageously follow him through a world of apparently apocalyptic violence towards the advent of hope and peace.
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Will the Sheep Plead for the Goats?
In our desire to see mercy and compassion expressed for the needy, we must beware of falling into desiring the exact opposite for those who have not shown mercy and compassion.
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The parable of the unjust economic system
You cannot serve two masters; for a slave will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other.
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Ready, Coming or Not
Our readiness to welcome and celebrate Christ is integral to his becoming present and active among us.
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Burdens Hard to Bear
Jesus does not burden us with crippling moral expectations, but humbly takes our burdens on himself and frees us to relax into the life of God.
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Saints and Odd-bods and a Very Big Rock
As we gather with the saints of all times to worship the crucified victim, we are immersed in a culture that is so at odds with the values of this world that those who truly embrace it just appear odd for now, but strangely and alluringly familiar too.
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If a thing’s worth doing, we won’t see the result
We are invited to work towards visions of God’s reign, knowing we will never be entirely successful, but sustained by imagining the possibilities.
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Confronting Terrorist Texts
There are many stories in the Bible that can appear to portray God as involved in terrorist acts, but Jesus invites us to read them in new ways.
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Ten Vital Signs of Life
The Ten Commandments are not about creating a system of law and punishment. They are a window into the stories and the lifestyle of the culture of God.
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Hey Kids! Come Work in the Garden!
We pray for our neighbours to be blessed, but could we actually be being called to give a blessing?