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Making Old Truths New: Jesus and the Transgressive New Story

Making Old Truths New: Jesus and the Transgressive New Story

by Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes | Aug 18, 2017 | Reading Well, The Bible

I recently got to be the keynote speaker for Saints and Scholars on the importance of literature for the church. As part of that, I found myself contemplating the story of the Good Samaritan…or rather what comes just before the Good Samaritan. The brief exchange...
The Social Economy: Connecting Homeless John to More Work (Pt 3 of 3)

The Social Economy: Connecting Homeless John to More Work (Pt 3 of 3)

by Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes | Jul 7, 2016 | Fostering Faith

Post #3 of a Three-Post Series: <= Post #1 — You know where to find me <= Post #2 — Rocks, a Tent, and a Felony (or Two) My scalp was itching. Just a bit but itchy nonetheless. I lay in bed a few days after John and Adam first worked in my yard...
Homeless John comes to Work @ Our House (Pt 2 of 3)

Homeless John comes to Work @ Our House (Pt 2 of 3)

by Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes | Jul 4, 2016 | Fostering Faith

Post #2 of a Three-Post Series:<= Post #1 — You know where to find me=> Post #3 — The Social Economy Two days later, the weather turned shockingly cold. I had set out on a walk with Ziva, thankful for the cool gray sky but unprepared for just how...
You know where to find me: Meeting Homeless John (Pt 1 of 3)

You know where to find me: Meeting Homeless John (Pt 1 of 3)

by Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes | Jun 30, 2016 | Fostering Faith

Post #1 of a Three-Post Series: => Post #2 — Rocks, a Tent, and a Felony (or Two) => Post #3 — The Social Economy “If I had some water, I’d give you a drink!” Panting, I looked down at the grizzled man sitting on the corner. A ripped Notre Dame cap...
The Importance of the Ending (or reflections on Raymond Reddington and God)

The Importance of the Ending (or reflections on Raymond Reddington and God)

by Dr. Jessica Ann Hughes | Oct 26, 2015 | Reading Well, The Christian Imagination

Last week, my husband and I started watching The Blacklist. For those of you who are not familiar with this highly addictive show, it is part spy-flick and part love story as the notorious criminal Raymond “Red” Reddington works with the FBI to bring the world’s most...

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