Unlocking History: A Note of Thanks to Dorothy Sayers
I am convinced that I grew up in a parish out of time. I know that many churches seem trapped […]
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Dear Theophilus
Luke is quite obviously the fussiest of the gospel writers. Mark starts his gospel in the middle, jumping straight into
Looking Beyond the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Purity
Some traditions about Mary, the Mother of God, elevate her purity and virtues to an almost divine level. I first encountered
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What We Need to Grow
Growth can look so many different ways; it can even be invisible. When our children are young, they are most
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Theology and the D Word in Church
When the D word came up in church, it came as a bit of a shock. And I am not
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Slowing Down during the Advent Season
This year, I want to slow down and savor the Advent season.
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Preaching the Word, Teaching Inclusion
Last week, as priests and pastors and children’s ministers and people of all stripes working in churches attempted to make sense of the miraculous healing at the heart of the lectionary, some extremely important questions came up.
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Beckoned by the Holy
I love everything about this new season of Epiphany—chalking the doors, eating King Cake, wearing crowns, and reflecting on the light.
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What she didn’t tell him
I want to turn our attention to the short story in Luke’s Gospel, when Jesus goes missing.
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Not So Creepy: The Invitation of All Hallows’ Eve
All Hallows’ Eve offers us an invitation unlike anything else in our culture.
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