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What’s Easier?

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Richard Guzman

The 10th and 11th chapters of the Gospel of Matthew are tough going. They’re full of violence and, for those that choose to follow Jesus, intimations of violence.  Perhaps most famously there’s Matthew 10:34-36: “Do not think that I have … Continue reading →

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Remembering Sinead O’Connor (1966-2023)

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Richard Guzman

I saw it live myself, that 1992 SNL show where Sinead O’Connor ripped up a picture of Pope John Paul and declared, “Fight the real enemy!”  Like millions of others my first reaction was, Did I see what I just … Continue reading →

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On Not Being Afraid

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Richard Guzman

Below is a short sermon—eight minutes long—I preached on June 25, 2023.  It was so short for a couple of reasons, first because I was asked to do it around 9:30 p.m. just the night before!  My pastor had taken … Continue reading →

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