It is not the task of the church to change the world. brianzahnd.substack.com/p/change-the...
Change the World?
Our task is far more modest
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Brian Zahnd
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Founding pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri; author of eleven books, including The Wood Between the Worlds.
I can't think of anything more important in our present moment than making the true and beautiful Jesus of the Gospels visible to a society awash in religious propaganda. Join me in Phoenix this fall! www.projectbanquet.com/making-jesus...
This is an impressive lineup of Christian voices and I'm honored to join them. My contribution will be called, PEACEABLE & PROPHETIC: Christians In A World of War Early bird registration is now open. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-open-t...
The Open Table Conference Online VII - Jesus, Justice, and your Neighbor
Join us for the seventh edition of The Open Table Conference Online, where we will gather virtually to discuss the topic of Justice.
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For all its macho bluster, crusader fantasies, and tough talk about a masculine faith, Christian Nationalism is wimpy brianzahnd.substack.com/p/christian-...
Christian Nationalism Is Wimpy
Christian Nationalism is wimpy.
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"God is an artist, not an industrialist." youtu.be/XWCFZOyod2Q?...
Born from Above || A Mystery
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Where I read Dostoevsky’s “Demons” for the seventh time.
This Sunday the Gospel reading is the wilderness temptation of Christ in Matthew and I will preach a sermon called “Devil’s Bargain.” Let the reader understand.
This U2 EP released on Ash Wednesday is just what we need. open.spotify.com/album/3vgnEc...
Days Of Ash EP
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At Word of Life we have four Ash Wednesday services in the Upper Room with Communion and the imposition of ashes. Noon, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 PM CT You are invited to join us in person or online. YouTube.com/WOLCTV
The assumption that allegiance pledged to a nation-state of this fallen age and the baptismal allegiance pledged to Christ will not come into conflict is the height of folly.
What did Jesus mean when he said he did not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfill them? That’s what this sermon is about. youtu.be/A_7NukN0Rrg?...
The Ruins Restored || Pastor Brian Zahnd
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I felt like this was a timely sermon on the timeless Beatitudes. youtu.be/iNl44047WmU?...
The Kind of Christianity Christ Blesses || Pastor Brian Zahnd
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Jesus Christ was crucified St. Paul was beheaded Dietrich Bonhoeffer was hung In the name of Law and Order
A Light In Dark Places (A sermon for our times.) youtu.be/z4IPbA6CuUc?...
A Light In Dark Places || Pastor Brian Zahnd
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"And the government shall be upon his shoulder." -Isaiah 9:6 The government of God is the cross. If it doesn't look like the cross, it's not the government (kingdom) of God. "Take up your cross and follow me." -Jesus
Registration for our Lenten Retreat is now open! This will fill up quickly, so don’t delay. This year’s theme: RIVERS IN THE DESERT Spiritual Well-being in a Materialist Age wolcevents.churchcenter.com/registration...
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Bob Weir has died. 😢 Peri and I saw Dead and Company at the Sphere last May. It was the best show we’ve ever seen.
Tomorrow I’m preaching on the tenderness of Christ toward people who are like broken reeds and smoldering wicks.
I’ve been very upset by the senseless killing of Renee Nicole Good. I had a hard time sleeping last night. (A friend is a pastor to her parents.) So I pray. And then I listen to good music that reminds me there is goodness in this world and evil will not have the last word.
A war budget of 1.5 trillion dollars (proposed for 2027) is $4,322 for every man, woman, and child in America. Mars is a voracious god. (Artwork: “The Face of War,” Salvador Dalí, 1941)
