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Even as we seek practical solutions to our problems, we cannot afford to abandon the beliefs and spiritual practices that undergird us.
October 20, Ordinary 29B (Hebrews 5:1–10)
It can be easy to read this portion of Hebrews as making glory out of what is inglorious.
October 20, Ordinary 29B (Hebrews 5:1–10)
It can be easy to read this portion of Hebrews as making glory out of what is inglorious.
October 13, Ordinary 28B (Hebrews 4:12–16)
One of the most underrated spiritual gifts is perseverance.
Showing up for church when I don’t want to
When I show up, God shows up—although not always in the sermon.
Showing up for church when I don’t want to
When I show up, God shows up—although not always in the sermon.
Reading scripture through the lens of nature
Daniel Cooperrider understands the Bible as an outdoor book, open to the sky.
One form of ancient instruction was paraenesis, which lists various rules without a clear outline or progression of thought.
How can we approach hope as we draw near to the cross?
by Michael Fick
Rescuing faith from scientific imperialism
Kara Slade’s scathing yet incisive volume abounds with examples of modern hubris.
Sometimes someone else has to start singing before we can.
God the Son is committed to gladly and freely doing the Father’s will.
The New Testament’s most dangerous book for Jews
Reading and preaching Hebrews without supersessionism
The New Testament’s most dangerous book for Jews
Reading and preaching Hebrews without supersessionism
The New Testament’s most dangerous book for Jews
Reading and preaching Hebrews without supersessionism
The New Testament’s most dangerous book for Jews
Reading and preaching Hebrews without supersessionism
The New Testament’s most dangerous book for Jews
Reading and preaching Hebrews without supersessionism
The New Testament’s most dangerous book for Jews
Reading and preaching Hebrews without supersessionism
The New Testament’s most dangerous book for Jews
Reading and preaching Hebrews without supersessionism