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Donald E. Burke
Jun 15, 20184 min read
The Widow, the Orphan, and the Alien
The prophets of ancient Israel were clear: Israel was called to show generous concern for the most weak and vulnerable within their...
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Donald E. Burke
Jun 14, 20182 min read
The Devil Can Cite Scripture for His Purpose
Earlier today I heard U.S. Attorney-General Jeff Sessions cite a passage from Romans 13 to justify the mistreatment of illegal aliens...
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donaldburke
Apr 20, 20182 min read
Wealth and Poverty--Then and Now
It is astonishing to think that the Old Testament may be more humane in its treatment of issues of wealth and poverty than our own 21st...
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Donald E. Burke
Apr 5, 20182 min read
Why Salvation? - A Book Review
Joel B. Green is a prolific writer. As a New Testament scholar at Fuller Theological Seminary in California, Green has established a...
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donaldburke
Mar 27, 20187 min read
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Every year near Easter there is a series of stories in the media about whether Jesus actually lived, or whether someone has been able to...
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donaldburke
Mar 20, 20184 min read
Getting God's Attention
Where is God when we cry out for help?
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donaldburke
Mar 6, 20184 min read
Why Mission? Understanding the Mission of the Church
“Mission” is one of the buzzwords we hear in The Salvation Army. “Integrated mission,” a variation upon the larger concept of mission,...
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Donald E. Burke
Feb 25, 20181 min read
One of my favourites
I first read Jack Dean Kingsbury's book Matthew as Story (Augsburg/Fortress Press) many years ago and learned a great deal from his...
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