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In the day of trouble

Posted by: Melissa Bane Sevier on June 21, 2016

Living in the tombs

Posted by: Melissa Bane Sevier on June 13, 2016

The complexities of the faithful

Posted by: Melissa Bane Sevier on May 24, 2016

The beloved community

Posted by: Melissa Bane Sevier on April 30, 2015

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The caravan as spiritual moment November 6, 2018
We have been given a moment to examine who we are as people of faith.
Melissa Bane Sevier
Targeting October 30, 2018
As we weep for the dead and with the survivors of attacks done in hatred and racism, let us pledge to live in love, and to work to overcome injustice in this world that belongs to God.
Melissa Bane Sevier
God hears those who cry out October 22, 2018
God hears. We need to listen also.
Melissa Bane Sevier
Power and its abuses October 18, 2018
Abuse of power is rampant, even celebrated. If we are to be true Jesus people we must find another way.
Melissa Bane Sevier
Privilege doesn’t fit through the eye of the needle October 12, 2018
As the baggage of our own privilege starts to be peeled away—through our own efforts, through deep interactions with people who are different from us, and through the help of spiritual intervention—we may become unburdened enough to enter into the city where God dwells and where all people are equal.
Melissa Bane Sevier
The magical nature of being human October 4, 2018
When we dismiss the voices of the vulnerable--or of anyone--we refuse to see what the Psalmist knew.
Melissa Bane Sevier
Compassion (Or: It’s not summer camp) June 25, 2018
A humanitarian crisis is not something we can defend with Bible verses. It's inexcusable and indefensible.
Melissa Bane Sevier
Wind and whisper May 14, 2018
The spirit is both wild and gentle, sometimes both.
Melissa Bane Sevier
War of the worlds May 9, 2018
How to embrace the world's goodness while avoiding its evil.
Melissa Bane Sevier
Connected April 23, 2018
We're all connected. We decide what kind of impact we will make on the world around us.
Melissa Bane Sevier

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