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Let’s admit it, sometimes the Bible is weird – 1st Samuel 28-30, Part 1

This week we welcome guest blogger, Kirk Marks. Kirk retired from a long career in pastoral ministry, denominational leadership and theological education. He now works in global fair trade. Weird is one of those words of which it could be said, “We know it when we see it.” But describing or defining what makes somethingContinue reading “Let’s admit it, sometimes the Bible is weird – 1st Samuel 28-30, Part 1”

The weird conclusion to King Saul’s reign – 1st Samuel 28-30, Preview

Maybe you’ve seen the famous slogan in the photo above. Portland, Oregon, really wants to stay weird. The city of Portland has embraced its self-identity of weirdness, while others have suggested that weirdness is not good. Have you ever read the Bible and thought, “This passage is…weird.”?  If you’ve thought something like that, you’re notContinue reading “The weird conclusion to King Saul’s reign – 1st Samuel 28-30, Preview”