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Once upon a time, Jesus turned over tables. Or maybe twice. He walked into the courtyard of the temple, the place where the women and gentiles could go. There were people making change for travelers, people selling doves to those who would rather not bring them from home. And Jesus knocks over the tables. People […]

God. “Why did you bring us here to die?” That’s what the people of Israel asked Moses.That’s what we ask you all the time. “We’re here because you brought us here, and now we’re going to die.” Although usually we mean that things aren’t going our way. You gave us this job, and now the […]

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The other day, I posted this while on my walk: Morning. Yesterday I listened to Alan Noble talk about courage as endurance. We think about having courage for some big event or big attack. He suggests that the person showing up day after day to provide care in the face of resistance for example is […]

Rich Dixon is reflecting a bit.  +++ I’m wondering if my last post was a bit harsh. I try to write about my own journey. I’ve said many times – I’m not qualified to tell anyone else how to follow Jesus. Re-reading last Wednesday’s reflection, I wonder if that’s how it came across. If so, I […]