it may be treated aggressively, with moderate interventions, or allowed to run its course. Different conditions require different strategies."
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"The biblical witness does not proclaim that Lazarus deserved to die so the symbolism and metaphorical treatment of the text should not claim that about him as a person. However, the gospel narrative informs us that his death was caused after severe illness. When dealing with dis-ease,
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It does not require a fully functioning body to be well and whole spiritually. This miracle should not encourage anyone to consider or suggest that someone who is blind is not or cannot be whole. The miracle is a tangible demonstration, or a sign, of what Jesus was realizing spiritually."
"The religious leaders have lost their perspective on what it means to keep the sabbath holy. Holy is the operative word. What is holier than compassion? What is holier than an encounter with the divine? What is holier than being made well—in spirit as much as in body?
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horse or have her heart burn. An encounter with Jesus in which she was acknowledged, accepted, and answered propelled her into ministry to the people who had cast her on the outskirts only to turn around to follow her back to Jesus for themselves."
"Interestingly, the woman that has just met Jesus understands his ministry and engages in it with a zeal and fruitfulness that will take the disciples who accompanied Jesus far more instruction and attempts. She, like them, was plucked from her daily life. She did not need to be knocked off her
Show typically is simpler than tell."
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"Jesus demonstrated an exemplary ability to simplify the complex. While their words and actions contained layers of meaning and significance, Jesus distilled theological concepts into parables–or the shorts of their day. They were also able to communicate through signs and wonders….
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the good news of God's liberative and redeeming power with isolationism, manipulation, and exploitation. These tests may seem overwhelming, yet Jesus provides a blueprint and serves as an examination partner inviting all to be led by the Spirit with the assurance of being backed by the Word."
"Today, as throughout history, allegiance to the kindom of God and commitment to the baptized life is being tested. Imperial forces use power and privilege to divide and conquer. Nationalism distorts religious claims to misinterpret the will of the Holy One. Cultural and societal norms counter
"He anticipates conflict but not confusion. He expects disagreements but not despair. Moses made provision for arguments but not assurance. How do we prepare ourselves to wait?"
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comfortable for us to avoid the harm, pain, and injustice visited on those not like us? What fast or other spiritual practice could possibly overcome that?"
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"How has the silence or timid quietness of the church failed us in our call to be faithful, fruitful, and flourishing ambassadors of the kindom of God? Why have too many of us ignored the danger of louder voices…or joined the chorus of the masses because it was convenient and
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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and endorsement of the oppressive regimes and systems of this world. Still, their most strident words target those at the pinnacle of power who use it for evil rather than good."
"people are warned not to put their trust in human rulers who may claim God but do not follow God. Tyrants only wield the power the people allow them to have. So, while the prophet often sympathizes with the condition of the people, they still hold them accountable for their willing participation in
This is dangerous and alarming:
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"In the biblical witness, glory and doom may serve as antonyms, yet the text from Isaiah suggests that they may also serve as companions and exist in tension in the same place at the same time."
It does not create a hierarchy of God's beloved nor does it justify any means toward nation-centered ends."
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"The Holy One creates us for community and calls us to collective action and attitude to advance the realm of God. The chosen-ness then is particular as an assignment to collaborate under the Holy One's direction for the benefit and blessing of the world.
flourishing in freedom, and prosperous in community."
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"When we remember and honor that the One who sent the Son into the world also responded to specific human need for liberation and redemption in the past, we affirm that the Source continues to work through human beings to liberate a world that the Creator shaped to be abundant in resources,
