Jesus wants to focus his followers longing. He wants to give them peace, but for their sake, for honesty’s sake, he must redefine the term. He must re-orient them, give them new direction. Jesus does not give peace as the world gives peace.
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The God of Moses, the Midwives, and Romero: What do we mean when we say the word “God?” part 2
Today I am preaching the second in a three part series of sermons on a question: “What do we mean when we say the word God?” Last week we encountered the God of Abraham, of Sarah, and of Hagar. We talked about the one God we share with our siblings who are Jewish and Muslim.Continue reading “The God of Moses, the Midwives, and Romero: What do we mean when we say the word “God?” part 2″
Whose voice gets heard?
Keep the faith. Keep listening to those who are less powerful. Be willing to be corrected. Keep persisting. God will hear you.
The Necessity of the Cross
What is necessary is that Christians face the cross. The crucifixion happened. Still I hope these themes: substitution, liberation, and forgiveness can offer us a glimpse of hope.
Mike Angell 