When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers.You will always find people who are helping.’
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These days of post-election provide a challenge to Christian communities. There are those who are happy, and there are those who are worried, and grieving. The challenge is to create a space for compassion to hold both together.
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We know that the power of truth is greater than the power of deceit. We speak with one voice to condemn the hateful, deceptive, violent speech that has too readily found a place in our national discourse.
Next time you sit with scripture, consider how old and new knowledge of the text transforms your understanding. Appreciate how your lived experience shapes new ways of interpreting scripture.