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Belove(d): The Book of 1 John

We progressive Christians are good at asking how God wants us to live. We’re less practiced at living with God, treating faith as a shared life rather than values we admire from a distance. First John has a word for that shared life: koinonia, fellowship, the kind of relationship where you work things out together. Over three Sundays we’ll walk this short, fierce letter and its claims: that you are loved before you are useful, that honesty makes real relationship possible, and that such love casts out fear. The title has a verb hiding in it. You are beloved, so be love.

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Rev. Tom Hathaway - November 3, 2024

The Fool Doesn't Change

In a world that often values stubbornness and sticking to our guns, we’re reminded today of a deeper, wiser path. True wisdom isn’t about digging in our heels—it’s about listening, learning, and being willing to change. From young Eli’s mischievous outhouse-tipping to Jesus’ transformative encounter with a Gentile woman, we see the power of humility and growth in action. As we approach Election Day, this message challenges us to seek not only this wisdom in ourselves but also in our leaders, choosing those who, like Jesus, are open to truth and the courage to change when needed.

Scripture References: Proverbs 26:11

 

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