Sharing a Church in the Holy Land Gets Complicated
Six different denominations vie for space at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem – sometimes with violence.
The 5 Second Rule, But For Words
A house rule that lets you take back what you said within five seconds of saying it
Shame, Healing, Love, and Acceptance
We burden one another we shame each day. Shame makes us feel unworthy and rejected. Love welcomes us home in God’s embrace.
Asking Why: The White Rose
Facing the horrors of the Nazi regime, members of the White Rose asked why and they acted. Asking why strengthens our faith for action.
Faith, Trust, Risks, Obedience, Belief: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Faith means being willing to take risks that Jesus asked us to take.
Forgiving the Unforgivable: Mark Stroman & Rais Bhuiyan
Even after suffering a hate crime, Rais Bhuiyan was determined to forgive the shooter and care for his family.
Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.
Sin Boldly: Martin Luther
Sin, but don’t cover it up. Believe in Christ more than the power of sin.
Herod’s Drive for Power
Herod was ruthless and violent in his quest for power long before Jesus was born.
Reading the Writing on the Wall: Berlin Wall Graffiti & Downfall
Graffiti on the Berlin wall said “whoever builds walls needs them.” There is no tyranny that lasts forever.