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Shaking the Heavens

If there is one thing, that our faith insists on, it is the conviction that God’s power is active and real.

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In Times of Drought

In times of drought we must concentrate on what is necessary for survival today and leave the rest to God.

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Jesus and the Marginalized

In Jesus’ ministry, children were marginalized members of society.

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They Are Not Like Us

The differences between us can be challenging and upsetting.

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Rowing with Jesus

When we look at today’s gospel as a whole, it tells us that both faith and action are essential.

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Hold Your Horses!

Because Christ is with us in every crisis and in every circumstance, we can live peacefully in his love.

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A Lopsided Relationship

We contribute our part to the relationship with God. But God’s part is primary.

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God the Vinedresser

God is the vinedresser who knows where we are planted.

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A Second Chance

Despite failure, denial, and doubt, Jesus wants to keep a relationship with us.

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Bewilderment and Fear

The evangelist Mark ends his Easter story with bewilderment and fear, because that it is the vantage point from which Easter can be seen.

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Jesus Wept

God’s love for us is not postponed until all things are as they should be.

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Focusing on Persons

A human person is more important than any other value regardless how grand and impressive it might be.

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