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Reflections from the frontline

Nes Gadol Hayah Sham Finding the trancendant God in other traditions By Roberta Updegraff Advent is a whirl of emotion percolated in frenzied activity, yet Christmas comes quietly—often surprisingly. As it did in 1985. I was full-bloom in motherhood, our third just cooing—a perfect stand-in for Jesus in the manager, and I felt in control… Read more »

Reflections from the Frontline

A shared space to encounter God’s marvelous mission among all peoples Get your generosity groove onReclaiming God as King Merrymaker for Mardi Gras by Roberta Updegraff It is hard to imagine our Lord dancing in the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras, but I have certainly experienced God as King Merrymaker. God takes joy… Read more »

Reflections from the Frontline

A shared space to encounter God’s marvelous mission among all peoples   Do I dare accept refugees who could hurt us? A longtime advocate of asylum seekers wrestles with fear and faith in the wake of the Paris attacks. by Roberta Updegraff Courage is not simply one of the [Christian] virtues but the form of… Read more »

Reflections from the Frontline

A shared space to encounter God’s marvelous mission among all peoples   Discerning fact from fiction on the refugee frontlinesA mission-experienced Presbyterian reflects on the arguments for and against resettlement. by Roberta Updegraff “It’s all a lie.” A fellow Presbyterian had felt the need to correct my understanding of the plight of thousands of Central… Read more »