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HOLY TROUBLEMAKERS

11 “Not only that – count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. 12 You can be glad when that happens – give a cheer, even! – for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble. –Matthew 5:11-12

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    Month: October 2014

    Give ’til it Changes You

    Dear Covenant Kin, So here we are—Stewardship Sunday. Stewardship Sunday is when we collect pledge cards from the gathered community so that we can plan for ministries… Read more “Give ’til it Changes You”

    October 30, 2014 by revseth

    Meditation and Queen Elsa

    Last week I began an online Masters in Interfaith Action through Claremont Lincoln University. It is a school that brings together people of various faith traditions in… Read more “Meditation and Queen Elsa”

    October 23, 2014 by revseth

    Go and Do Likewise

    The Good Samaritan is as much about international politics as it is about neighbors. When most of us think about the “Good Samaritan,” we go back to… Read more “Go and Do Likewise”

    October 16, 2014 by revseth

    Being Sent to Make a Difference

    And so the stewardship season begins… I am so thankful that Covenant thinks about stewardship differently than so many churches. In many a church, this time of… Read more “Being Sent to Make a Difference”

    October 9, 2014October 9, 2014 by revseth

    Don’t Be Hatin’!

    Matthew is a self-hating Israelite. Or as David Lose put it in his blog this week, “I kind of think Matthew’s a punk.” In this case, what… Read more “Don’t Be Hatin’!”

    October 2, 2014 by revseth
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