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What “Turn The Other Cheek” Really Means
A closer look at an often misunderstood Bible passage. The first time I came across the Biblical passage where Jesus instructs his followers to turn the other cheek in response to being struck by someone (Matthew 5:39) I’ll admit I was perplexed. Was Jesus advising his followers to take abuse? Was the Gospel advising Christians…
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What Does It Mean To Deny Ourselves for Christ?
Today’s (August 5th, 2022) Gospel reading from Matthew (16:24-28) finds the disciples listening to a difficult calling from Jesus—one many Christians to this day puzzle over how to adhere to and one I assume is often misunderstood. “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow…
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Faith: Our Spiritual Floaties
Today’s Gospel reading (August 2, 2022 | Matthew 13:22-36) depicts the moment where Jesus walks on water. We enter the text at the end of a very long day for both Jesus and his disciples. They have just fed approximately five thousand people1 who have flocked to Jesus for healing, just when Jesus was attempting…