Allan R. Bevere
@arbevere.bsky.social
Pastor(ret), Professor, Bible Moth, Foreigner and Exile in a Strange Land, Peddler of Hope.
Friends, please watch this short video. If you support our government's decision to end TPS, please watch this. Are you OK with this? If so, why? If you are a Christian, tell me why you think Jesus would be OK with this. Do not respond without watching the video. www.instagram.com/reel/DblbBUb...
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We are not the good guys. BTW, brown-skinned immigrant children also have a heartbeat, in case some of you "pro-lifers" didn't know that. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’
Federal lawsuit alleges children are being repatriated despite many of them qualifying to remain in the US legally
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Listened to this podcast while exercising today on the Library of Alexandria. In Alexandria, librarians were celebrities. I like that idea. open.spotify.com/episode/1W0U...
The Library of Alexandria
The Ancients · Episode
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Epistle Reflections (Romans 10:5-15) - 11A after Pentecost, Proper 14 [19] - (08.09.2026) ___ In Paul’s world, the heart was the seat of the will where human intention originated. One did not think with one’s head, one reasoned with the heart. preacherslectionarynotebook.substack.com/p/talk-is-no...
Talk Is Not Always Cheap
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
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The Myth of Building Civilization on Undeveloped Land (Deconstructing Memes) ___ The meme pictured is superficial, based on many historically incorrect facts, misleading arguments, and rhetorical strawmen. kakistocracyreport.substack.com/p/the-kakist...
The Kakistocracy Report (08.04.2026)
The Myth of Building Civilization on Undeveloped Land (Deconstructing Memes)
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OT Reflections (Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28) - 11A after Pentecost, Proper 14 [19], (08.09.2026) ___ The ability of human beings to rationalized the worst behavior seems almost limitless. preacherslectionarynotebook.substack.com/p/when-favor...
When Favor Provokes Fury
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
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Deuteronomy highlights that prosperity has a way of leading people away from God and that the Israelites need to remember from where their prosperity flows. allanrbevere.substack.com/p/worship-an...
Worship and Gratitude
Reflecting on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Two Days after Sunday (Year A)
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I cannot recommend these series of conversations too highly. www.faithfulpolitics.us/churchstate250
CHURCH & STATE 250 | Faithful Politics
Explore Church & State 250, a Faithful Politics series tracing how religion has shaped American history, law, politics, and public life.
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Today's ICEstapo Report. We are NOT the good guys. www.wral.com/news/local/r...
Raleigh woman claims inadequate care after she says father suffered stroke in ICE custody
In a social media post, Gabri Johnson detailed what happened in July with her father Gabriel Lasanda Johnson. ICE did not immediately respond to WRAL requests for comment.
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Biblical Manhood and Biblical Narratives ___ Dan Hawk writes, "I’m thinking that it might be a good time to test Wilson’s reading of the way that David is commonly interpreted by proponents of biblical manhood." kakistocracyreport.substack.com/p/the-kakist...
The Kakistocracy Report (08.03.2026)
Biblical Manhood and Biblical Narratives
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We will not be intimidated. www.npr.org/2026/08/03/n...
She protested ICE raids. Then agents showed up at her door
The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists.
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Reflection on the Gospel (Matthew 14:22-33) - 11A after Pentecost, Proper 14 [19], (08.09.2026) ___ “Lord, save me!” Jesus is right there with his outstretched hand. Jesus is always ready to assist those who call upon him. preacherslectionarynotebook.substack.com/p/when-faith...
When Faith Steps Out of the Boat
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
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Connecting the Texts, 11A after Pentecost, Proper 14 [19] (08.09.2026) ___ These Scriptures encourage us to reflect on trusting God’s purposes in situations that seem frightening and perilous. preacherslectionarynotebook.substack.com/p/connecting...
Connecting the Texts
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
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Jacob acknowledges “the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the fear of Isaac” has been with him. allanrbevere.substack.com/p/when-accus...
When Accusations Collide: Explanatory Notes on Genesis 31:22-42
Reflecting on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day after Sunday (Year A)
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Good night, folks. Be courageous. Have hope. Imitate Jesus.
He has absolutely no interest in protecting the innocent. Everyone should have known this before the reflecting pool debacle. Those of us paying attention knew years ago.
A Litany for 11A after Pentecost on Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b (08.09.2026) ___ Leader: Give thanks to the Lord and call upon God's name. People: We will proclaim God's deeds among the nations. preacherslectionarynotebook.substack.com/p/a-litany-f...
A Litany for the Season after Pentecost on Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
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People find more than they are looking for; after they have been fed, they find themselves as part of something truly divine with twelve baskets of leftovers to prove it. There’s more than enough. allanrbevere.substack.com/p/more-than-...
More Than Enough
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
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Best Line of the Day: "The GOP members of Congress are Trump's emotional support Republicans."
Coming This Week on the Daily Lectionary / August 2-8, 2026 ___ SUNDAY: More Than Enough MONDAY: When Accusations Collide: Explanatory Notes on Genesis 31:22-42 TUESDAY: Worship and Gratitude (click link for more) allanrbevere.substack.com/p/coming-thi...
Coming This Week on the Daily Lectionary
August 2-8, 2026
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God will judge the nations by how they treat the most vulnerable. Amos 1:2-2:16. www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
A cancer diagnosis may not be enough: Trump and Democratic states clash in court over who’s too sick to work
Medicaid eligibility will soon hinge on how the government defines “medical frailty.”
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