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I’ve given my professional life to words. I believe deeply in their significance and their power. And in the theological imperative to use them carefully,

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Stephen Colbert: Public Theologian

Probably no single person has gained more from Donald Trump’s surprising victory in last November’s election than Stephen Colbert. And unlike white supremacists, Trump resorts,

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Remembering My Baptism

by Chris Jacobsen Today I am beginning a sermon series on the sacraments. We’ll be examining baptism this week and next week, and then we’ll

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Me and the Mormons

The news from Salt Lake City is not particularly comforting if you’re Mormon. One of the mighty has fallen, a saint from the inmost circle

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In the Weeds

It’s mid-August, which for many of you might mean fresh tomatoes from the garden, green beans to snap and stock in the freezer, corn ripening

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What You Missed

In just a few days I will be indulging in the remaining days of summer on Lake Michigan with loved ones. My thoughts are held

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Construals

Two weeks ago I talked about gratitude and how to get more of it into our lives.  Along the way I mentioned the theologian Robert

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