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Walk Into the Text

December 30, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

When the Rabbi’s read they walk into the text. They bring themselves to it and step across the edge of the scroll, jump up onto its body, bouncing a little, believing it will hold their weight. And...

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by Mike Baughman

Old Testament Reading: Micah 6:1-8

For Sunday, January 30, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 4

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