Author: Philip Thomas Mohr
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Sermons from “Strange” Scripture
A sermon on a difficult passage of Scripture poses challenges both for the one writing the sermon and for those who hear it.
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A Sermon from Exodus 14.30–15.21
Moses and the children of Israel sang a hymn at the shore of the sea. What does that have to do with you and me?
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Reflections Before Flying Back Tonight
I have not had as much time to think about the work here at Common Ground Theological Institute (CTI) as I anticipated, let alone to report on it through this blog. The course on Ezekiel ended yesterday, final exams being graded and everything, yet I never reported anything about the beginning or middle of the…
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Weekend “Getaway” in Loitokitok
It will take a few posts to process the major points of interest for the weekend that we spent in Loitokitok (Oloitokitok), Kenya. Dr. David Galletta and I had been asked to lead a “seminar” for congregational leaders (pastors, service directors, lay leaders, etc.). The seminar served the twofold purpose of building up local leadership…
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Driving in Nairobi
On our way from Common Ground Theological Institute to a grocery store, I decided to take a quick video of some city life. I do not know exactly what neighborhood we drove through. This video does not capture anything extreme, just everyday hum-drum commute.
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