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Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell

A Jerusalem Council :)

A fragment from an early Chrestiene document; commonly referred to as The Axe of the Apostles. Certain people came from Jerusalem to Antioch saying to

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Words I Avoid

Like many of you, words matter to me. I select them carefully. In theological contexts, there are some words I avoid pretty thoroughly. They aren’t

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The Hollander Fires

• Clannish, insular immigrants who refuse to assimilate • Large families and achieving kids that quickly overshadow other residents • Loyalty given to foreign, even

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Ten Things Christmas-y

Christmas—so much to mock, so little time. For most of December, I carry that outlook. Now, in these quiet, unhurried days of Christmastide, my cynicism

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Giving Tuesday

Yes, I know. I’m two weeks late. Two weeks ago, December 1, was Giving Tuesday—joining the ranks of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber

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Grace Helps

Here it is, the Tuesday after the Paris attacks and I almost feel obligated to say something about it. To say nothing might imply that

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Small Conversations

The web is a rough and tumble place. That’s an understatement. It is often vicious and dangerous. Last month, Jessica Bratt wrote “Of Popes and

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