Shame, Scars, and Resurrection Hope by Erin Dufault-Hunter (4/26/2014)...led keloid tissue, so that what for others would certainly not have even left a mark becomes an evident reminder of my chronic klutziness – and my body’s tendency to embarrassingly proclaim my history, to tell tales about how I what I have done or had done to me.
As I reflected on these texts, I puzzle over this encounter with the risen Christ and the disciples. I have always thought Thomas ge...
Why Grace Doesn't Fit on a Bumpersticker by Erin Dufault-Hunter (2/15/2014)...t. I can’t count how many times my own hot-headedness and quick tongue get the better of me. How many of you, like me, have been a jerk to another – especially a family member who may not be so “into” the faith – and get the sarcastic response, “Oh, so that’s how Christians act, eh?” or “Boy, your hypocrisy is really inspiring me to follow Jesus!” And thus this short phrase challenges anyone – Chr...
Why I Need the Terrible Judgment of God by Erin Dufault-Hunter (10/25/2013)...I couldn’t see how I had done anything worthy of this person’s mean and petty actions. A mutual friend was offering to mediate between us. In our phone conversation, she noted how the other party felt hurt, needed to be cared for, experienced abandonment, etc. The friend insisted that this other person had gifts to offer and had to be set free to do so. Internally, I balked. You gotta be kidding m...
What Else is Money For? by Erin Dufault-Hunter (9/20/2013)... at their apartment at any time to preserve “order.” In defiance of political authorities, believers surreptitiously sought to get around the law; they were determined to meet together for fellowship, prayer, and worship.
Unfortunately, the local policeman saw the staggered comings and goings and figured out that they were gathering. At that point, my friend did what was socially expected in s...