Category: Bob Ekblad
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Lifting Our Eyes
The Psalmist’s remedy for despair is to invite us to direct our gaze to the highest authority, before whom we intercede– putting our total hope in the One who hears the cries of the oppressed, the groans of prisoners, and intervenes to bring liberation.
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Biblical Wonderings as America Falls Apart
Sharing a blog post by Bob Ekblad, an American friend of mine who loves people, studies diligently, takes the Bible very seriously, and embodies his theology in liberating pastoral ministry in his community. I think his concerns are worth a read by American Christians who take the Bible seriously.
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Meditations on Election Day
Cross-posting these words from Bob Ekblad, biblical meditations for Christians on the United States’ election day. #Election #Meditation #Christian #President #Trump #Harris #Jesus
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Radical Humility
Bob Ekblad and Philemon of Gaza invite Christians to meditate upon the humility of Jesus in light of the United States’ current political environment.
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Jesus’ Response to Violence
Jesus’ encounter with Judas and his healing of the Jewish High Priest’s servant at his arrest offer a life-giving alternative to the warring factions in the Middle East, Christian supporters of the State of Israel now, and partisan hatred as the US moves towards its presidential election. Cross-post from Bob Ekblad.
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Bearing Arms or Bared Arm? Jesus as God’s Response to Violence
Bob Ekblad reflects on Jesus as God’s response to the world’s violence.
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