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The Myth of “Righteous Anger”: What the Bible Says About Human Anger
This essay, by Jeff Gibbs, aims to describe what the Bible actually says about human anger, offering some personal and pastoral reflections on how to…
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Reformation Day • Romans 3:19–28 • October 25, 2015
By Robert Rosin “Greeks seek wisdom,” Paul once wrote, and they had plenty to offer. Over the centuries, sages had tried to make sense of…
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Every Living Thing
A new statement on the “responsible care” of God’s creation.
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Proper 24 • Hebrews 4:1–13 (14-16) • October 18, 2015
By Joel P. Okamoto Notes on the pericope The pericope urges Christians to believe God’s promise of eternal rest and to hold on to it…
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The King is Coming! An Advent & Christmas Sermon Series
A new sermon series by Andy Bartelt based on Old Testament lessons.
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Pope Francis and Our Common Home
In light of Pope Francis’ recent visit to the United States, a few thoughts on his first encyclical.
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Proper 23 • Hebrews 3:12–19 • October 11, 2015
By Joel Biermann This text hardly ranks among the most popular or familiar of those gathered in the pericopes; but with its stern warnings, emphasis…
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Proper 22 • Hebrews 2:1–13 (14–18) • October 4, 2015
By Charles Arand Twice Honored By God This particular lectionary provides an opportunity to connect the text with the overarching storyline of Scripture. At the…
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Proper 21 • James 5:(1–12) 13–20 • September 27, 2015
By Anthony Cook The book of James is a collection of exhortations written to encourage Christians to live out their Christian identity in their daily…