The Bible & the English Major

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Maren's articles marry her love of stories and her fascination with living connected to a God who loves us. The Bible and the English Major examines Bible stories the way an English major would, through multiple methods of interpretation presented in fun, accessible bites.

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Maren Jo Schneider 8/30/22 Maren Jo Schneider 8/30/22

Woman at the Well, Part 6: Conversations With a Friend: DanaLee Simon

We conclude our series on John 4 with a conversation with Pastor and Spiritual Director DanaLee Simon. DanaLee and Maren use their spiritual imaginations to explore the mysteries of the Samaritan woman's story. Then DanaLee introduces us to spiritual direction practices to help us soak up some good Living Water.

Maren Jo Schneider 8/2/22 Maren Jo Schneider 8/2/22

Woman at the Well, Part 4: Jacob and Rachel, Sitting in a Tree

Gospel writer John knows a thing or two about romance. His Woman at the Well story contains the same juicy narrative elements as Rachel and Jacob's betrothal in Genesis 29. Scandalous, you say? Just like the extravagant love of God.