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From the Fray From the Fray
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- Religion och spiritualitet
This is a compassionate attempt to wage war on hopelessness in the most God-like way possible: bleeding in the trenches. Every wound that’s ever healed has taught us one thing: theology has to bleed. Cheap answers and cookie-cutter faith won’t do. The response has to be as gritty as the mess. Bleeding theology is what we have to offer. That, and an Empty Tomb.
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Jonah's Prayer
Jonah’s prayer can teach us a lot about our relationship with God. His prayer went through 4 stages:
Asking God for Help
Accepting God’s Discipline
Trusting God’s Promises
Yielding to God’s Will
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A Better Emotion
Jonah pt 7: A Better Emotion
At last, Jonah learns the power of God’s compassion for all people. Because of His love, God connected His heart to yours.
He did that through the work and person of Jesus.
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3 Ways to Be a Bigot
Nobody is born hateful or full of prejudice. So, where does it come from? There are at least 3 ways to develop bitterness and bigotry:
1. Let your hurt turn into hate
2. Turn preferences into prejudices
3. If you idolize, you will demonize
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Did Jonah Really Get Swallowed by a Fish?
When the story of Jonah comes up, the fish usually takes center stage. And for many people, that fish is a deal-breaker. So, I want to offer a few thoughts on the fish for your consideration.
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MLK & Mercy
Jonah was sent as an agent of God’s love & mercy, as well as His justice & wrath. We cannot separate the two.
Accordingly, Dr. Martin Luther King’s call for racial equality and social justice was firmly grounded in his belief in a God of judgment.
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Rowing Isn't Enough
In the midst of their storm, the sailors did what most of us do: they rowed harder. However, they didn't experience peace until they surrendered, asking God to see them through.
Is there something in your life you're refusing to surrender to God? Are you asking more "why" questions than seeking to find out "what, who, or where?"
"What, God, do you want me to learn?"
"Who, God, do you want me to serve and love?"
"Where, God, do you want me to go?"
From the Fray,
-chaplain mesaeh