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Chris’s thought for May 27 questions whether salvation is something we achieve or receive.

What Should We Do? (Acts 2:33, 36-38)

Chris’s thought for May 21 looks at how the Spirit doesn’t discriminate with their gifts, so we shouldn’t either.

Good for All (1 Corinthians 12:4-7)

Chris’s thought for May 19 considers how the Spirit works towards growth through discomfort.

Gone for Good (John 16:6-7)

Chris’s good word for May 11 looks at a more active and transformational way to understand the kingdom that is already within us.

Kingdom - basileia (Matt 6:9-10; Luke 7:20-21)

Chris’s thought for May 4 looks at how righteousness is relational, and is often synonymous with justice. 
 
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Chris’s thought for May 4 looks at how  righteousness is relational, and is often synonymous with justice.

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Righteousness & Justice - tsedqah, mishpat, dikaiosune (Psalm 33:5; Matt 5:6)

Chris’s thought for May 3 starts a new series called 'The Good Word' looking at important words from Scripture. Today is the Hebrew word that emphasizes love and faithfulness.

Faithful Love (hesed)  (Exodus 34:6 & Micah 6:8)

Chris’s thought for Apr. 29 challenges inconsistent justifications for the conquest stories, focusing on a Christ-centered one.

Chris's thought for Apr. 29 challenges inconsistent justifications for the conquest stories, focusing on a Christ-centered one.

Breaking Bad Theology: God Commands Genocide (Deuteronomy 20:12-14, 16)

Chris’s thought for Apr. 8 on how the resurrection shows that our bodies a good, and not to be abandoned or hated.

Matter Matters (2 Corinthians 5:1-3)

Chris’s thought for Mar. 26 on how we can respond to death as Jesus does. 
 
Lent Theme 6: Death to Life

Chris’s thought for Mar. 26 on how we can respond to death as Jesus does. 

Lent Theme 6: Death to Life

Disturbed by Death (John 11:32-36, 25-26)

Chris’s thought for Mar. 25 on how the Spirit can still work when we feel dried up or dead. 
 
Lent Theme 6: Death to Life

Chris’s thought for Mar. 25 on how the Spirit can still work when we feel dried up or dead. 

Lent Theme 6: Death to Life

Dried Up (Ezekiel 37:1-6, 11-12)

Chris’s thought for Mar. 5 on what makes forgiveness difficult for us.

As We Forgive our Debtors (Matthew 18:23-34)

Chris’s thought for Mar. 1 on how to understand the feelings of guilt and shame that come with sin.

Feeling Guilty (Psalm 51:1-5, 10-12)

Chris’s thought for Jan. 29 on what to do with the violence of the original Purim.

Happy Homicidal Holiday (Esther 9:1-2, 5, 16, 19)

For Holocaust Remembrance Day, we look at the thinking that leads to such atrocities.

The Scapegoat (Esther 3:2, 5-6, 8-9, 11)

Chris’s thought for Jan. 22 on the themes of redemption and faithful love in Ruth.

Redeemed in Love (Ruth 3:9-11; 4:9-10)

Chris’s thought for Jan. 20 on Ruth’s immigrant status, and how God watches over those like her.

Immigrants, They Get the Job Done (Ruth 2:1-7)

Chris’s thought for Jan. 18 (MLK Day) on conflicting messages about Moabites and the Bible’s trajectory toward inclusion. 
 
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Chris’s thought for Jan. 18 (MLK Day) on conflicting messages about Moabites and the Bible’s trajectory toward inclusion.

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No Moabites Allowed (Deut 23:3, 6 & Ruth)

Chris’s thought for Jan. 15 on what it means to say everyone deserves justice.

Comfort and Justice for All (Ecclesiastes 3:16-17; 4:1)

Chris’s thought for Jan. 14 on the major theme of Ecclesiastes, about the passing nature of life. 
 
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Chris’s thought for Jan. 14 on the major theme of Ecclesiastes, about the passing nature of life.

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Life is Short, Enjoy! (Ecclesiastes 9:7-10)

Chris’s thought for Jan. 13 on the faith it takes to ask where God is.

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