The Deconstructed Church – And I Hope

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We might expect that, after denying Christ, Peter would cower in shame. Instead, when he hears the news from the women, he gets up and runs to the tomb. Even after the biggest failures, even after the worst case scenario has happened, can we run toward hope? Like Peter, will we keep…

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The Deconstructed Church – Belovedness

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In the story of Jesus’ baptism, the heavens part open and the voice of God wraps Jesus in joy and loving care. Some translations of Luke 3:22 read, “in you, I find happiness and delight.” Therefore, we can conclude that we are also the source of God’s joy. When we…

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The Deconstructed Church – Rooted In Ritual

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Rituals mark sacred turning points in our lives. They can help us make meaning of celebrations, losses, and transitions. As new parents to Jesus, Mary and Joseph could feel weary for what lies ahead, but perhaps these sacred rituals — and those who bear witness to them—bolster them and give…

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The Deconstructed Church – Be Amazed

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Wonder is all around us — can we recognize it? As we learn how to rejoice in a weary world, can we live in a way that allows amazement and wonder to surprise us often? In Psalm 126, those who expect to reap tears are granted a surprise: shouts of…

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