After certainty: Curiosity Jesus’ ministry, during the uncertainty of the first century Roman occupation, often challenged the “certainties” of the status quo when it came to faith, power and relationships—both…
…our information over-saturation—I publish magazine articles, keep up a website, schedule emails. In fact, it’s why I’m awake at 4:30 a.m. As a working, single mother, early morning is my…
…touch people who don’t want to be touched.” “No means no.” “Where do shoes belong?” “Have you done your job?” “Are you helping or hurting?” “Softer voice inside, please.” In…
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…care, and of course, Bible.” “Oh, he won’t need to take the Bible classes,” she interrupted. “He has read it from beginning to end multiple times.” She took the catalog…
…free, you will be free indeed” (8:36). We are not to return to our old ways. God gives us a new law, making us a people who do not just…
…family’s land now, he risks being shot. “So, I am staying away,” he said, despondently. “We want to feel safe. We want peace.” Visit www.elca.org/ldr (click on Middle East Crisis)…
…that?” she asked, as I put mascara on my lashes. “Mascara.” “What’s it do?” “It makes my eyelashes look longer.” “But why?” she asked. “Well, it looks better.” “No, it…
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…¡Gracias! A Latin American Journal, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, and We Will Feast: Rethinking Dinner, Worship, and the Community of God, by Kendall Vanderslice. —Kleinhans serves as dean of Trinity…