Most of our stories have to do with relationships, usually relationships that end “happily ever after”. In reality, marriage is much more complicated! This episode explores the idea, ideal, and history of marriage, as well as what makes a good marriage on earth as it is in heaven. And yes, I have a compelling answer… Continue Reading
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In these chapters we have shepherds going to rescue the lost sheep, and a Priest and Levite who avoid the potentially dead man. In John, Jesus declares himself the water of life, the light of the world, and the Good Shepherd. Taken together, Jesus’ teachings challenge our insider/outsider tribal thinking. Class Reading: Matthew 18; Luke… Continue Reading
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In this bonus episode I read Carol Lynn Pearson’s Easter short story, “Holy Week”. I hope you find it as moving as I did. http://carollynnpearson.com/short-writings The return address said “Your Friend Jesus.” I’d never heard from him this directly before, and my hand shook as I opened the envelope. You are invited to join me… Continue Reading
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The idea that we humans are “enemies to God” is disturbing, but the deeper and equally troubling truth is that we are mostly just disappointing. Paradoxically, it is by fully acknowledging our humanness that we redeem it through humble orientation toward grace, God, and goodness. You can access the text of my talk here (or… Continue Reading
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I think the most significant thing about Holy Week is that it fosters a holistic approach to Easter. It is not cheap celebration; it is full priced, high cost joy. It does not just celebrate life. It celebrates new, glorious, unexpected life after the agony of disappointment, betrayal, loss, rejection, and the death of everything… Continue Reading
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What would we think of ourselves transfigured? Are we prepared for the effort and pain that experiencing our better selves would require? These chapters teach us about cooperating with those who have common goals, transformation, and ask the provocative question: What are we purchasing with the currency of our soul? This episode follows the Come… Continue Reading
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Jesus teaches that greater than the miracle of feeding the multitudes or even healing the body is feeding and healing the soul. And one key to feeding the soul is to nurture our personal relationship with the Bread of Life. Reading: Mark 6-7; Matthew 14-15; John 5-6 You can access my Lesson Notes here (or… Continue Reading
