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Theological Quote of the Week: Lent Week Four

On March 22, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

The self-denial involved in the period of Lent isn’t about just giving up chocolates or beer; it’s about trying to give up a certain set of pictures of God which are burned into our own selfish wants. Rev. Rowan Williams (former Archbishop of Canterbury)

Scripture of the Week: Lent Week Four

On March 21, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

As soon as it was morning, having held a meeting with the elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin, the chief priests tied Jesus up, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. So Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" He answered him, "You say so." And the chief priests accused …

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Carl Trueman and “The New Public Liturgy”

On March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

To understand some of the reasons why our current culture is the way it is, I recommend Carl Trueman’s book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self or his more recent book, Strange New World. Below is a video where Trueman presents some of the ideas from these books. I think he explains things …

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Prayer of the Week: Lent Week Four

On March 20, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

God, thank you that you are not immune to the pain and suffering of this world. As you see the same ravages of death we do, it’s comforting that you are not passive or immune. Rather, you are deeply moved and angry. While we can’t always presume healing, we can know you shout at death …

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Progressivism and Transgenderism

On March 19, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

I thought this was a helpful, brief summary of some of what’s happening in our culture. It makes connections we might not notice at first glance and gives us a wider view of current moral and ethical issues. https://youtu.be/p2o5V3ELFBc

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