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think and let think

Following Jesus, being disciples of the living God, requires a life of pacifism. It is not just one of the ways to respond to War; it is the way. An. . . read more Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:34:48 +0000

How Odd Of God

Matthew 14.28-31 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the bo. . . read more Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:28:41 +0000

The Hardest Part Of Being A Christian

This week on the Strangely Warmed podcast I speak with Matt Benton about the readings for the 10th Sunday After Pentecost [A] (Genesis 37.1-4, 12-28. . . read more Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:53:04 +0000

Everything Happens

Romans 8.28, 31-39 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. What then are we to. . . read more Sun, 02 Aug 2020 17:14:01 +0000

The Closest Thing to Grace

Matthew 14.15-18 When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away. . . read more Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:58:48 +0000

Don’t Lie

This week on the Strangely Warmed podcast I speak with Kenneth Tanner about the readings for the 9th Sunday After Pentecost [A] (G. . . read more Mon, 27 Jul 2020 13:35:06 +0000

The Kingdom of Judgment

Matthew 13.47-50 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it. . . read more Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:20:53 +0000

Baptism Isn’t A Choice

Matthew 5.14-16 You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under a bushel basket, but. . . read more Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:38:25 +0000

A Necessary Alterity

“The church has become so fully identified with the ‘American Project’ that our writers have had little cause to heed any unique and distinctive. . . read more Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:22:06 +0000

Remember Who(se) You Are!

This week on the Strangely Warmed podcast I speak with Kenneth Tanner about the readings for the 8th Sunday After Pentecost [A] (Genesis 29.. . . read more Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:40:53 +0000

Cokesbury United Methodist Church

Woodbridge, Virginia

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