In John Chapter 9, some things are different from later Gnosticism, and there are many things in common. Read more
In John Chapter 9, some things are different from later Gnosticism, and there are many things in common. Read more
The path we are set on assists us in transforming our world into a just, safe, compassionate world large enough to hold all our differences. Read more
A world that is safe for everyone means including those presently marginalized, a theme that Jesus followers today could learn a lot from. Read more
As we consider a world that is safe for everyone, our reading explains why this community included women seen as less than within patriarchal societies. Read more
This binary contrast quickly becomes an opiate for our world’s injustice and does not inspire us to get to work creating change. Read more
This way of understanding our world has not historically birthed good fruit. It tends to create less regard for people’s bodily experiences. Read more
This week's reading points to a spiritual awakening that establishes justice, within an artfully combined narrative. Read more
Regarding sacrificing out humanity, we’ll need to interpret these stories differently than the original audience may have, today. Read more
"This concept often then turns into unhealthy passive acceptance and unhealthy forms of self-sacrifice having a greater purpose and meaning." Read more
Sacrificing our humanity for bread, contrasted with those things that are life-giving in the long term, I think still can speak to us today. Read more
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