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Child of God, What Are Your Intentions?

And yet, we are here tonight because two thousand years ago a Jewish itinerant preacher was killed by Rome, raised from the dead, led his disciples to a hillside in Galilee, whereupon he gave them their final marching orders, and then he ascended into the heavens, where he is now seated at the right hand of the Father. This event has shocking theological meaning and missional ramifications. Continue reading Child of God, What Are Your Intentions?

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Ascension Day

This post was originally published on the blog for Church of the Apostles, Kansas City. Today the Church celebrates Ascension Day. The readings for the day are Psalm 47 (or Psalm 93), Acts 1:1-22, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53.  The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that … Continue reading Ascension Day