Posts by Greg Yarnell

“The Politics of Exclusion” The story in the ninth chapter John that we heard today is about the politics of exclusion. The man who is blind from birth is judged to be a sinner. If not him, then surely his parents sinned. In the biblical tradition, because God is holy, the people of God must…

“God’s Mandate for a New Order” The story in the 17th chapter of Matthew is called the Miracle of the Transfiguration. It seems like either you believe it or you don’t and there is no place in between. Rationalists and children of the Enlightenment will say that it makes no sense. It’s just one more…

“God’s Mandate for a New Order” The story in the 17th chapter of Matthew is called the Miracle of the Transfiguration. It seems like either you believe it or you don’t and there is no place in between. Rationalists and children of the Enlightenment will say that it makes no sense. It’s just one more…

“All About: Living Diversity” The theme for today is “All About Living Diversity.” I would start by asking you to recall the Protestant Reformation, which began about 500 years ago. That seems long, long ago and far, far away, but as William Faulkner said, “history isn’t dead, it isn’t even history yet.” The Reformation let…

“All About: Thinking Christians” Phil asked me the other day if I would offer some reflections on our mission statement, which says: All About: Thinking Christians, Living Diversity, Seeking Justice. So, I want to thank him for this suggestion. Today the topic is “All About Thinking Christians.” The text for this theme is Romans 12.…