Monthly Archives: February 2017

Lent 2017: Proximity

In his book, Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson extends a powerful quote: “Proximity has taught me some basic and humbling truths, including this vital lesson: Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” I’ve had occasion to … Continue reading

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In All Our Complexity

A sermon for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A Matthew 5:21-37 Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But … Continue reading

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