Christianity
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This past week has been filled with all sorts of feelings regarding George Floyd, protests, police violence, and the strength of the community in Minneapolis. This death has felt especially close to me. I used to live just north of that Target and Cub Foods, and I often went to the stores along Lake Street…
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As I prepare another Sunday Chapel Time Bible study for my church here in Japan, it’s occurred to me that I should share my favorite resource for learning about the Bible (aside from the Bible, of course). The BibleProject. What is BibleProject? The BibleProject is a nonprofit animation studio, founded by Timothy Mackie, a long-time…
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Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent: a day where you receive ashes in the form of a cross on your forehead, as a reminder of one’s mortality. “From dust you were created, and to dust you shall return,” is spoken to you when you receive the ashes. The Lenten season then continues for 40…
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I’ve decided to begin a Bible study series on the Gospel of John. Why? Well, I’m actually reading through the Book of John with my English students as part of our missionary work. Since I’m already doing the work of Bible study prep for my classes, it seemed to make sense to share what I’m…
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Today is Good Friday. The day we remember the death of Jesus. The humiliation, the pain, and the suffering that Christ bore for us. Good Friday, despite the name, is a somber day. The joy of the resurrection—Easter Sunday—is two days away, and it will be a day of celebration. But today we are quieter.…