Pastors

In his book by the same title, the late Marcus Borg suggests that there might be more to Jesus than the Jesus we think we know. The Jesus the …

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The Church is eager to connect with a changing world in turmoil and potential. The Presbytery of the Cascades has adopted new mission/vision …

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Those who arrived at the tomb that Easter morning were perplexed and terrified. I’ve preached an Easter sermon by this title before. But this time …

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Faith is often billed as a set of correct beliefs. But it’s more about relationship and a way of life. To have the same mind as Jesus is to see, feel, …

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At dinner with friends, Jesus’ death a week away, Mary anoints his feet with expensive perfume. The act triggers cynical, though reasonable critique …

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The father sees the returning prodigal while still far off. The older son is hard at work in the field. He’s been waiting for both of them, watching, …

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