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Myth of Redemptive Violence

Church of the Resurrection Insights Blog Pastor Darryl Burton’s story of unjust conviction and incarceration is powerful and disturbing...

Making A Difference

Church of the Resurrection Insights Blog Matthew 8:1-3 It’s strikingly simple really. “Jesus reached out his hand and touched him.” It...

Mothers of God

Church of the Resurrection Blog Luke 7:11-17 In thinking about what Jesus would say on Mother’s Day, I think about Jesus’ own mother,...

To All the Saints: Philippians 1 Commentary

Working Preacher Commentary Philippians 1: 1-18a May 6, 2018 As we move from Easter to Pentecost, this is a great time to invite...

What Would Jesus Say to the 1%?

Church of the Resurrection Insights Blog April 18, 2018 When I consider what Jesus has to say to the 1% of the world, I think about the...

Holy Nudges

Church of the Resurrection Insights Blog March 21, 2018 The GPS Guide this week asks a great question, “Is there anything God’s spirit is...

Jesus cares about bodies

Church of the Resurrection Insights Blog February 21, 2018 Ever notice how concerned Jesus is with bodies? He never says to someone,...

Grief-stricken, thick-tongued, heavy-hearted

Insights blog - Church of the Resurrection When I lost my daughter at birth, I was grief-stricken. I was lost, thick-tongued and...

"Light shines in the darkness"

Church of the Resurrection blog: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness doesn’t extinguish the light” (v. 5). The GPS Guide...

Giving Thanks

Church of the Resurrection blog: https://cor.org/leawood/gps-guide/giving-thanks-when-we-worship Dr. Amy Oden Dr. Amy Oden is Professor...