This division between the flesh and the spirit, between the physical, material world and the spiritual has born seriously destructive fruit. Read more
This division between the flesh and the spirit, between the physical, material world and the spiritual has born seriously destructive fruit. Read more
If we are going to reunite the material and the spiritual, we need to understand how they became separated in the first place. Read more
The Spirit expressed itself in economic justice among them where everyone made sure their neighbor was taken care of. Read more
One of the fruits of the Spirit (to borrow Paul’s language) in the synoptic gospels and Acts is the restoration of social justice. Read more
This upcoming weekend is Pentecost in the Western Christian calendar. And these passages define that Spirit's work to include social justice. Read more
This combined with the passage in John defines our being sent as to be a source of love, compassion, justice, and safety for all. Read more
This influence in John is seen when we are focused on heaven while being oblivious to the suffering others are presently experiencing. Read more
The gospel story is subtly different in the Johannine community’s version and these differences in John tell us something. Read more
As we work toward making our world a safe for everyone, love of neighbor calls us to love those neighbors who may be different from us, too. Read more
If Christians are going to become peacemakers, we are first going have to learn how to be less combative within our own faith communities. Read more
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