Faithful Presence Library
Articles, devotionals, podcasts, and more, written for the people doing the hard work of faithful engagement in the public square.
Presence Weekly 10/27/26: Living Differently with “Enemies”
October 27, 2026
In this week’s edition we return to Jesus’ teaching on the Sermon on the Mount […]
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Presence Weekly 10/20/26: The Death Penalty, Revenge, Exploitation, and True Justice
October 20, 2026
This week's devotional traces that thread from the Torah to the California statehouse, the United […]
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Presence Weekly 10/13/26: Oaths in the Mafia, the Playground, the Public Square, and the Kingdom of God
October 13, 2026
This week's devotional traces that thread from the Torah to the California statehouse, the United […]
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Presence Weekly 10/6/26: The Desecration of Marriage
October 6, 2026
This week's devotional traces that thread from the Torah to the California statehouse, the United […]
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Presence Weekly 9/29/26: Lust and the Public Square
September 29, 2026
This week, our DEVO examines Matthew 5:21–26, and Jesus taking a commandment most of us […]
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Pastor’s Briefing Vol 7: The Meta Settlement: Value, Values, and Responsibility
September 24, 2026
The Meta Settlement: Value, Values, and Responsibility Just the Facts On Wednesday, August 26, […]
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Presence Weekly 9/22/26: Anger, Insults, and the Heart of Darkness
September 22, 2026
This week, our DEVO examines Matthew 5:21–26, and Jesus taking a commandment most of us […]
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Presence Weekly 9/15/26: The Righteousness of the Kingdom
September 15, 2026
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, this week’s devotional passage focuses on […]
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Presence Weekly 9/1/26: Matthew 5:14-16: The Serving Work of Righteousness
September 1, 2026
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, this week’s devotional passage focuses on […]
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Presence Weekly 8/25/26: The Paradox of Persecution
August 25, 2026
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, this week’s devotional passage is entitled […]
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Presence Weekly 8/18/26: The Work of Peacemaking
August 18, 2026
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, this week’s devotional passage is entitled […]
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Capitalism: A Discussion of Markets, Responsibility, and Worship
August 17, 2026
Shareholder Capitalism Most free-market fans are aware of Milton Friedman's 1970 statement regarding the responsibility […]
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