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Middle East

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Freedom to Love

2025-06-29

Why is there so much hate in the world? God doesn’t leave us on our own. God is with us to help us learn to love ourselves and those around us. Even those that are different…

Keep the Faith

2025-06-22

The cross is a symbol of power and a tool of persecution. Different perspectives. Life can be exhausting.

Facing the Truth

2025-06-15

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. Jesus is the Word. Jesus is the Truth. God’s Truth is Good News. Jesus leads in a…

Posts

Pastor’s Column – June 2025

06-01

Within the biblical tradition, when either the nation or individuals went through periods of despair or challenge, those of faith often employed a literary tool known as lament.…

Pastor’s Column – May 2025

05-01

Every week I meet with a small group of seminarian friends over Zoom. Together we survived our studies, and together we continue to support one another in life and ministry. I…

Pastor’s Column – Apr 2025

04-01

Have you ever looked into the eyes of another person and, in an instant, felt accepted, loved, and seen? No words. No gesture. They look past your appearance without a drop of…

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