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A trash collector and the generosity of incarnation.
On our last "Letters from Lockdown" reflection, Maicon Steuernagel looks at Paul's awkward thanks for the gift of the Philippians, and finds that generosity is about more than stuff.
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Don't worry, be happy? Bobby might have a tune, but Paul has a point.
In this Pentecost Sunday reflection, Maicon Steuernagel deals with Paul's insistent call for us to rejoice and not worry. Isn't that a bit naive Paul? And what does this have to do with Pentecost anyway?
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What's the difference between what encourages, and what discourages you?
When we open the Bible, it often feels like it can go either way, especially dealing with the words of someone as intense as Paul. Is there any encouragement to be found in his letter to the Philippians? Maicon Steuernagel makes the question... Welcome to "Letters from Lockdown"!

Is Paul a first century hipster?! Is this Paul's Instagram feed?
This week Maicon Steuernagel takes on chapter 3 of Philippians and talks about pressing towards the goal and the things the Gospel wants to safeguards us from. It might not be what you expect...
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In times of isolation, recognizing and being people who show love just by being around is more important than ever.
 
This week Jesse Ophoff is sharing about Timothy, Epaphroditus, and the ministry of showing up.
 
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Joy and comfort through self-giving love.
 
In the third reflection in our "Letters from Lockdown" series on Philippians, Jesse Ophoff explores how Paul uses the example of Christ to show how self-giving love is a strategy for joy and comfort in times of trouble.
 
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About death, joy and manioc flour
Maicon Steuernagel explores one of the scariest dimensions of lockdown, and the possibility of joy and encouragement in the face of that very reality. 
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When was the last time you wrote a letter?
Maicon Steuernagel kicks off our new series, talking about letters ancient and new, lockdowns of different kinds, and about encouragement where it seems unlikely.
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