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Why the hell do bad things happen?
A two part teaching teaching series.
Jon Swales
Feb 24, 20241 min read
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Transcends: A Poem
God is not confined to text, ink, paper, or papyrus. The divine transcends words. Not bound by a system, nor limited to a story, the...
Jon Swales
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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Rhetoric of Genocide
Reading scripture, whether corporately or individually, as part of daily prayer or acts of public worship, can often be a challenging...
Jon Swales
Feb 20, 20244 min read
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Lent: A Poem
The Priest speaks, her hand moves, ‘Remember you are dust, and to dust you will return.’ I linger, pondering, I am flesh. The Priest...
Jon Swales
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Prayer: A Theological Reflection
A brief reflection on prayer. Prayer, the holy mystery in which flesh communes with divinity, encompasses moments where we present our...
Jon Swales
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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The Truth at Times Hurts
The truth, at times, unfolds as a revelation filled with surprises, hope, and profound joy—a treasure sought earnestly, a pearl of great...
Jon Swales
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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An Honest Lament
God of Creation, To the one who others say is love. The earths groans, Our hearts ache. As we head further into climate breakdown. We...
Jon Swales
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Deconstruction: Necessary and Painful
Deconstruction can be both necessary and profoundly painful. An existential crisis which touches deep within the human soul and...
Jon Swales
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Almighty God- The Breasted God
A few (controversial) tentative thoughts which welcomes push back. —- Almighty God. I've repeated these words a million times. Whether...
Jon Swales
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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Jer 21-22- Execute Justice
A few notes after reading Jeremiah 21-22 Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, speaks with a humble confidence that YHWH has communicated...
Jon Swales
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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Ash Wednesday Liturgy for a Climate & Ecological Emergency
Almighty God, The Creator of All that is, You created us from the dust of the earth, And breathed upon us and gave us the gift of life....
Jon Swales
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Lament as a Faithful Companion
Life is tough and at times full of pain. For some, it's like a rollercoaster plummeting from orientation into disorientation and despair....
Jon Swales
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Wholly Other & the Classical Tradition
Omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, immutable. These descriptors of the divine, rooted in classical tradition, dominate our cultural...
Jon Swales
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Jesus & Mutant Christianity
Jesus' central mission revolved around preaching, proclaiming, embracing, and enacting the Kingdom of God. In a world marked by...
Jon Swales
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Jon Swales
Feb 5, 20240 min read
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Deconstruction
Deconstruction isn't merely a buzzword; it's a profound existential journey that countless souls embark upon. It's about shedding the...
Jon Swales
Jan 27, 20242 min read
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Where is God? A Poem
In the realm where the divine once dwelled, A silence envelops, veiled in shadows, untouched by motion, unheard in speech. Lifeless, the...
Jon Swales
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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Reality Matters
"Humanity faces a difficult truth: climate change is making our planet uninhabitable," - Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General. "If you...
Jon Swales
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Church Leadership: Character and Culture
Power for a church leader without a Christlike character leads to both spiritual abuse and breeds a toxic culture. In contrast, power for...
Jon Swales
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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The Blood of History
British history bears the stains of blood, obscured by nationalistic pride that simplifies the narrative. It's imperative to scrutinize...
Jon Swales
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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