Sojourners: New & Noteworthy

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY: THE FUNK APOSTLES, LAND THEOLOGIES, AND MORE

Three culture recommendations from our editors.BY THE EDITORS

First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua

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It was a joy to preach at First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua this morning April 11, 2021 on the Second Sunday of Easter.

Easter Sunday

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Easter is a special holy day for the church.

We recognize the pain of Good Friday’s crucifixion and then see the glory of Resurrection Sunday. The resurrection provides hope for all of us as many of us live in despair, pain, suffering and marginalization.

Easter gives us hope. Christ is Risen!

Christian Fasting: A Spiritual Practice for Now?

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by Grace Ji-Sun Kim – August 18, 2020

 

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This is my first article for Spirituality & Health on fasting and spiritual growth. I would love to hear your responses to my new piece.

7 Last Words of Jesus

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It was so wonderful to join Rev. Liam Miller on his 50th Episode of “Love, Rinse, Repeat” podcast to discuss the 7 Last Words of Jesus.

I shared my thoughts on “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do”. It is a difficult passage for me, so I offer my simple understanding of these words in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Happy Maundy Thursday and peace this holy week.

Easter: Keep Hope Alive Radio Show

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Happy Easter!! Christians around the world today are celebrating the risen Christ.

It was wonderful to be on the Keep Hope Alive Radio Show with host Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and producer Santita Jackson.

We discussed what the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ means for us today.

Keep Hope Alive: Radio Show with Rev. Jesse Jackson

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This morning, i am on “Keep Hope Alive” Radio show with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

It is an Easter Special and we are talking about the politics, social and religious context of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Crucifixion of Jesus: Scapegoating, Discrimination and the Cross

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Here is my latest for Huffington Post called, “Crucifixion of Jesus: Scapegoating, Discrimination and the Cross”.

Please read, comment and share.

Jesus and the Cross: Rejection and Resurrection

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This is a repost of my last year’s Huffington Post, “Jesus and the Cross“.

I hate to be rejected. Don’t you?

No one likes rejection. Yet, we experience rejection and its pain from an early age. Children feel hurt when, on the playground or in other settings, they are not allowed to play a game with the rest of the kids. Childhood rejection may even be self-inflicted, when we resent the fact that we are afraid to climb up to the top of the Jungle Gym.

After Easter, a Bad Week for Christians: China, Sarah Palin, Racial Reconciliation and How to Treat a Single Gal

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I have recently been enjoying reading Dr. Sam Tsang blog post.  He brings new insight to many biblical passages.  I am reposting his latest post, “After Easter, a Bad Week for Christians:  China, Sarah Palin, Racial Reconciliation and How to Treat a Single Gal.  I suggest you follow his blog…..

I find myself once again distracted from my usual blog about church and preaching to address a few issues I saw on the news.  I think these have implications in our church ministry towards our pew sitters.