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July 20, 2010 | The second epistle of Paul to the Corinthians is a message announcing that God’s work of reconciliation has begun, says Richard B. Hays. Read more »

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July 6, 2010 | The hallmark of an apostle is found not in strength but in weakness, says J. Warren Smith. Read more »

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July 6, 2010 | To bear the good fruit of wellness, we must attend to daily disciplines and long-term practices of the faith. And that includes asking about the fruit we bear, says Nathan E. Kirkpatrick. Read more »

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June 29, 2010 | Jason Byassee welcomes a new class of pastors to the ministry with lessons about institutions, friendships and surprise from Samuel, Eli and Mary at the tomb. Read more »

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June 8, 2010 | Consider the source of David’s power against Goliath, says Samuel Wells, and ask yourself: As you go forward in life, how are you going to avoid losing your soul? Read more »

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May 4, 2010 | The story of Pentecost is the story of ordinary people receiving power. And one primary essence of the Spirit’s power is the power to reimagine, says Laura Truax. Read more »

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April 26, 2010 | For many of us, there is a huge gap between the Easter proclamation of joy and the felt reality of guilt, chaos and hopelessness. But practicing the forgiveness of sins is practicing resurrection; that is how we may come to believe that in the crucified and risen Lord, everything has changed, says Ellen F. Davis. Read more »

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April 13, 2010 | Listening to what is said, and what is left unsaid, is the advent of understanding. And that, says Kevin R. Armstrong, is often the beginning of love. Read more »

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March 2, 2010 | A life in ministry can be filled with tears, sleepless nights and insecurity. But remember: God doesn’t make mistakes. The reason pastors often lose the right perspective on ministry is that they focus on themselves, rather than God, says Cynthia Hale. Read more »

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December 21, 2009 | When the kingdom comes, the signs will be clear, even for a people who aren’t good at reading them, says Jeremy Troxler. Until then, remember: We are a sign. Read more »