“Every Thing Shall Live Whither the River Cometh”   What does it mean to be alive? What is the difference between surviving and thriving? How can we both sip and gulp the water of life, the love of God? These chapters of Ezekiel invite us to reflect on living abundantly, sacredness, and bringing together heaven… Continue Reading

The Shepherds of Israel   Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes. This section explores Ezekiel… Continue Reading

The Shepherds of Israel   Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes.   Nancy and George… Continue Reading

The Shepherds of Israel Is it better to be a shepherd or sheep? Is there another option? As social creatures, we crave status. We love feeling important. Both Ezekiel and the Good Shepherd himself taught a better way… that we lead through service, and have authority through gentleness, persuasion, and love.   Class Member Reading:… Continue Reading

“I Will Write It in Their Hearts”   What motivates our actions? Is it better to “fake it until we make it”, or wait until we are sincere? This episode discusses the externals and internal aspects of living the gospel in the context of the “new covenant” spoken of by Jeremiah. This portion also discusses… Continue Reading

“I Will Write It in Their Hearts”   What motivates our actions? Is it better to “fake it until we make it”, or wait until we are sincere? This episode discusses the externals and internal aspects of living the gospel in the context of the “new covenant” spoken of by Jeremiah. Anna and Mike join… Continue Reading

“I Will Write It in Their Hearts”   Is there any secret more important to discover than how to live well, and how to be better every day? This update digs into key questions of what is right, what should motivate us, and how to pull it off.   Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50… Continue Reading

“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar”   This section discusses the composition of Jeremiah and continues to explore issues related to vocation and prophets.   Maxine and Christian continue the discussion.   Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time Donation: $10   $25   $50   $100   You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF). You can access the… Continue Reading

“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar”   Jeremiah was not only faithful during the most difficult time of Judaean history, but honest about his struggles.   Maxine and Christian provide a rich discussion.   Class Member Reading: Jeremiah 1; 2; 15; 20; 26; 36; 37; 38 Additional Reading: Jeremiah 3; 9;… Continue Reading

“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar” Jeremiah is a fascinating figure, both powerful and poignant. It all seems well and good to read about him now, but during his life he was punished for sharing the unpopular message that rather than God forever protecting Jerusalem, the Babylonians would prove the winners.… Continue Reading