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Why the Ten Commandments Authorize Prophetic Preaching

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 When we read the Ten Commandments today, most people only think of them as a set of rules for the conduct between individuals. And most of us were taught to think about the Lutheran Catechism as a morality document. But there is a revolutionary aspect to the Catechism that people often forget or want to gloss over. Just writing the Catechism was a radical act for its day.    Click here to read more.

What are trends we're seeing in the Purple Zone?

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Click here for the first report on the survey "Preaching About Controversial Issues" - Top 7 Justice Issues Clergy Plan to Address in the Next 6 Months https://thepurplezone.wordpress.com/2017/03/12/top_7_preaching_topics/

What's the latest?

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The Purple Zone Blog has just been launched, but check back for up-to-date research that will help you in your ministry and preaching.

Have Questions?

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The Purple Zone is a place for your questions, inquiries, and dialogue about how to do ministry in the red/blue divide.  Stay tuned!