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- May 17, 2023
MARRIED TO THE BODY OF CHRIST–part two The parable continues Abigail enthralled his adult class with her description of her…
, , , - May 12, 2023
PART ONE MARRIED TO THE BODY OF CHRIST Stephen McCutchan Part one David Benedict, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran church,…
- May 10, 2023
IS FORCE THE ANSWER TO THREAT? (This is an excerpt from “Hospitality for Alien Strangers,” to be published in the…
- May 5, 2023
PREVIEW OF NOVEL TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE FALL OF 2023 At the time, no one understood that what took…
, , - May 3, 2023
One Future for Denominations In reading Thomas Friedman’s The World is Flat I was struck with its implications for denominationalism.…
- April 28, 2023
If Jesus saves us from our sins and it is clear that we continue sinning, then how does Jesus save…
- April 26, 2023
The Saving Experience of Worship You find yourself talking to a friend during your lunch hour, and the topic of…
, - April 21, 2023
HOW DOES THE CHURCH SAVE In what way does Jesus' body offer us salvation in a fractured, frightened, often despairing…
- April 19, 2023
GOD'S RESPONSE TO IMPERFECTION While both members and non-members will occasionally comment on the failure of the church to live…
- April 14, 2023
Flipping the question The major issue facing mainline Christianity in our time is the flip side of the ancient statement,…
, - April 5, 2023
The importance of accountability and evaluation The Importance of Accountability and Evaluation Accountability and evaluation are crucial elements in the…
, - March 31, 2023
Continuing the work towards ending racism The fight against racism is a long and arduous one. It is a battle…
- March 29, 2023
Breaking the Chains of Racism Steps to take towards ending racism Racism has been a pervasive problem in our society…
, - March 24, 2023
The Impact of Racism on the Church Racism in the church's history The history of the church is stained with…
, - March 22, 2023
Different types of racism Racism has been a prevalent issue in society for centuries. It manifests in various forms, and…
, - March 17, 2023
Context of Racism in America Racism has been a pervasive issue in the United States since the country's inception, and…
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RACISM & THE WHITE CHURCH
January 23, 2024
RACISM AND THE WHITE CHURCH Most White individuals, White congregations do not normally think of themselves as white. Unless the…
GOD CAN USE RACISM
January 10, 2024
REDEMPTIVE THEOLOGY AND RACISM Redemptive Theology is rooted in an affirmation of God’s intention for creation. Whether it be in…
When Racism Messes Up Romance
January 5, 2024
WHEN RACISM AFFECTS MY ROMANTIC LIFE On the one hand, what I’m about to share is only a mildly amusing…
DEFENSIVE CLICHES
December 22, 2023
DEFENSIVE CLICHÉ’S & THE BIBLE When the uncomfortable conversations about race occur, often you hear people resort to what might…
DID JESUS MAKE A MISTAKE?
December 8, 2023
DID JESUS MAKE A MISTAKE? Throughout history, churches have played a significant role in shaping societal values and beliefs. Tragically,…
CONFESSING THE SINS OF A DISGUSTING NEIGHBOR
December 8, 2023
MY NEIGHBOR IN THE BODY OF CHRIST What is my responsibility for my neighbor’s sins as a member of the…
THE FUTURE OF DENOMINATIONS
December 6, 2023
WHERE ARE DENOMINATIONS HEADED Where are denominations headed? What will they look like in the future? As I understand it,…
WHEN TRUTH HAS DISAPPEARED
December 1, 2023
A WITNESS WHEN TRUTH HAS DISAPPEARED In an age when any objective bar of truth seems to have disappeared in…
DID JESUS MAKE A MISTAKE?
November 29, 2023
DID JESUS MAKE A MISTAKE? Throughout history, churches have played a significant role in shaping societal values and beliefs. Tragically,…
WHEN A CHURCH CONFESSES THE CHURCH’S SIN
November 17, 2023
Picture a liturgical process by which we confessed our sins and received forgiveness that sets us free to be God’s…