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The Cactus & The Cross Blog


Another Summer in the City
"The poorest among us, those who Jesus calls us to clothe, feed, and shelter are those who are being forgotten...Christ have mercy."
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Keep Awake
I was reminded this past Tuesday why [my morning commute] is such a holy time for me as I kept awake, alert, and enthusiastic.
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The Cost of Discipleship in US Dollars
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. 2 Corinthians,...
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It’s All in the Chlorophyll
The Palo Verde tree grows best in the desert heat, where others may think no life might thrive. God does a new thing!
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Creative Disruption
The one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:5) The resurrection of Jesus disrupts...
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Jesus Alive Now!
“Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed, Alleluia!” Christians have greeted each other with those words for thousands of years and in...
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Holy Humor in the Midst of Fear
When I was enrolled at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (Now United Lutheran Seminary), one of the requirements was to...
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It's about Jesus
Lent is 40 days long (not counting Sundays, because every Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection). It is 40 days because Jesus was...
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You Got A Fast Car
I am not one to watch award shows. It seems there is an award show every week with the Emmys, Oscars, CMAs, AMAs, BAFTAs, Tony’s…. you...
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Welcome to St. John’s!
I recently took a webinar entitled “Nonprofit Megatrends”. This informative lesson was taught by Suzanne Smith, MBA, from Social Impact...
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