Embracing Difference, Not Belief
What if what we believe is far less important than who we choose to eat with?
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Still Seeking and Searching, Still Breathing
Acts 17:22-28 Before we start, a few things to keep in mind: the writer of Acts was the writer of Luke’s Gospel. Simply put, there are many purposes that the author of Luke and Acts could have had while writing. First, it was the 2nd century. Jesus was dead. The Roman Empire saw the followers […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Each Other’s Languages
John 7:37-39, Acts 2 Imagine this scenario: You are stranded on a remote island somewhere in the Pacific [no, not Waikiki] and you encounter another person on the island. You are overjoyed that you are not alone, except that both of you speak completely different languages and cannot understand what the other is saying. You […]
Read MoreRising up to See Life Next to Death: Reflection on the Events in Boston and Beyond
Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 I had prepared to say something different, but Monday came and Boston became a focus for many, and as the week went on, things changed. I am not ever sure that words are adequate in this kind of situation. But when I feel compelled to respond, that means I should. As […]
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