At the San Francisco Theological Seminary luncheon on Wednesday, Rev. Dr. Yolanda Norton, the new Assistant Professor of Old Testament, challenged listeners with Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones by saying, “If we think we are the dry bones of Ezekiel, we are missing the point.” We are the sinew. We are the flesh and … Continue reading “The Dry Bones and Sinew of #GA223”
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Ending DACA is a Travesty
I live on what many call the front lines of the immigration crisis in the U.S.—Arizona. It has become clear to me that the issue with immigration is not about letting people in, but making sure certain people are kept out. In other words, most of our policies are based purely on racially motivated prejudice … Continue reading “Ending DACA is a Travesty”
How Do WE “Do” Church Better?
Thousands of books (dare I say tens of thousands?) have been written about it. Ecclesiastical rock stars have touted the top 10 ways to do it (and written books). Denominations are still wrestling with THE way to do it. And yet, we aren’t there yet. I don’t know how many books, conferences, YouTube talks, and … Continue reading “How Do WE “Do” Church Better?”