Category Archives: Counter-cultural

On Paying Tribute to Caesar

Posted on July 17, 2023 by johnandjanet

Paying Tribute to Caesar

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Psalm 21: Calculating the Strength of Yahweh by the Victories of the King

Posted on October 15, 2017 by johnandjanet

Calculating the Strength of Yahweh by the Victories of the King

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“Calling All Prophets”

Posted on October 13, 2017 by johnandjanet

Jesus taught his disciples to pray for the arrival of the day when the rule of God (his Kingdom) would be as present on earth as it is in heaven. What does the arrival of God’s rule (Kingdom) in all … Continue reading →

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Divine Subversion of Political Hubris in Daniel

Posted on January 19, 2012 by johnandjanet

The book of Daniel is an example of “survivalist literature” in our Bible. As such, it is a tale for our own time. In it we hear voices of the community of faith who struggle to cling to faith and … Continue reading →

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