During Christmastide 2023, I decided to begin my own translation of the Bible. First, as a way to continue my love affair with its pages. Second, as a way to continue my work in not surrendering the Bible's interpretation or translation to those with harmful theology.
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I came across the below versions of the Apostles' and Nicene Creed from the (unfortunately now closed) Pangea Church, who was pastored by Kurt Willems. Their website had said they got it from the Mennonite Worker, but I can find no evidence of that online. As Pastor Larry Lin
The two ministries I have been involved with the longest are Bible teaching and worship. I had my baptism by the Holy Spirit moment in sixth grade and immediately started a Bible study in my middle school. My first lesson was on the faith of the midwives in Exodus 1.
It's not uncommon for someone to ask if a person is "saved" or "really a Christian" or "actually knows Jesus." You may hear claims that someone "can't be gay and a Christian" or that "there's no way Trump is actually saved."
These two quotes by Dr. King must be read close together, or otherwise, they're likely to be distorted: The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. —Martin Luther King Jr., "Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution" Human progress never rolls in
December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Let me tell three stories. A personal story and two Jesus stories. Alaska Story * When I was six old my mom and I were living in a car in Seward, Alaska * Car broke down * The story eventually ends with being put in foster care * But
Over the past three weeks, our church has been exploring the themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Love, Joy. December is one of the few times in American culture where we bend nearly every aspect of our society towards a season of delight and cheer: music, decor, food, and clothing all
Story of Connection from My Life Wonky Donkey with our small group after David's Death Luke 1:24-45 24 After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said, 25 “This is what the Lord has done for me in this