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A More Christlike Word: Reading Scripture the Emmaus Way is unavailable, but you can change that!

The Scriptures are an essential aspect of the Christian faith. But we have often equated them with the living Word Himself, even elevating them above the One to whom they point. In doing so, we have distorted their central message—and our view of God. Tragically, this has caused multitudes of people unnecessary doubt, confusion, and pain in their encounters with the Scriptures. Many people...

and a randomized sequence of sermons contrived by independent preachers. The annual calendar is like an auger that cycles deeper and deeper through the clay to access the pure springs of a deep faith. Too often, we’ve opted instead to dig random holes throughout the yard, so that, when the rain comes, we’re drinking from a selection of shallow, muddy puddles. IT’S NOT ABOUT THE CALENDAR Having explained the framing function of the church calendar and lectionary, let me say that it’s not about the