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Robert Wallace
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(He/his) Spent 20 years as a full-time undergrad professor, teaching biblical studies, but since 2018, I’ve been a senior pastor in McLean, VA.

I care about justice issues, equality, reconciliation, pedagogy, and a host of other things
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What gif pops up when you type your name?
August 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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My thoughts on the Nakba
It was 2008 before I learned of the existence of Palestinian Christians in more than an abstract way. I had my PhD. I had been teaching for 10 years, and I had spent over 5 months in country in Israel over 4 different trips. I'm still embarrassed it took me that long. Yesterday was Israeli Independence Day. Today, Palestinians remember the same event as "Nakba" or "catastrophe." Seventy-seven years ago 750,000 people out of a population of 1.9 million were displaced. Entire villages of Christians, Muslims, and various other faiths were seized. I won't pretend to be smart enough to know what a just solution is to conflict that has gone on for well over a century. But I know that hate is never right or God's will, that violence is an abdication of Christ's will for us, and that every human being bears the divine image and is worthy of life and dignity because of that. Last night at Wednesday Night Bible Study, we looked at Matthew 25—a chilling reminder that the nations which do not act out of mercy and compassion for the vulnerable will find judgment. God's blessing is not found in strength or violence, but empathy add provision. I suppose all I want to say is. My heart breaks. My heart breaks for all Israelis. My heart breaks for all Palestinians. And in particular, my heart breaks for Palestinian Christians—those keepers of the faith still, for over 2000 years, part of my family of faith—as they fear more displacement and ongoing genocide. It does not have to be this way. But it will be, until people of good conscious stand up and say, "No more, and never again."
May 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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April 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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April 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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For those wondering what my book is about, here is a word cloud of the words occurring 50 times or more:

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A collection of words, notably, god, Israel, Psalm, yahweh, etc.
April 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Guess what came in the mail!

#Bible #Christian #BibleStudy
A box of colorful books titled “A Prism of Song: Seeing the Old Testament through the Psalms”
March 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Happy Book Release Day to all who celebrate (and I'd love it if celebrations were widespread). While the book can be found at Amazon and B&N, right now, it's cheaper at the publisher!

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A colorful book cover titled: A Prism of Song: Seeing the Old Testament Through The Psalms, by Robert E. Wallace
March 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Going through some old photos from mom’s house. This 1929 calendar was in the back of a frame.

I assume Norton Floral Co has updated their phone number.
A picture from my calendar from 1929 from the Norton floral company. Their phone number is a three digit number 380.
February 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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This is a real product at Gamestop. Upon hearing it’s $55. A friend asked, “How is it holding its value?!” I said in tech bro voice: “It’s actually an excellent hedge against inflation. You should see what my 1984 ‘Gag Me With A Spoon’ spoons are going for!”
Picture of a 12 inch tall plastic, toilet labeled “Skibidi”.
December 28, 2024 at 2:00 AM
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Getting ready for this weekend. Time to dust off this post. Inspired by true events at #aarsbl 2017
Presenter: "Are there any questions?"Scholar #1: "First, let me say l'm grateful whenever anyone tries to focus on this difficult issue..."Narrator: "But he was not grateful..."
November 18, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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The Institute for Justice Fall 2024 Webinar--Join for a morning of reflection as we discuss Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society by Dr. Arline T. Geronimus
November 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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For people of faith whose priorities were not reflected by last weeks election results, allow me to suggest some reading: How to Have an Enemy: Righteous Anger & the Work of Peace by Melissa Florer-Bixler a pastor/theologian, who focuses on justice and response to systemic oppression.
Copy of the book cover for how to have an enemy righteous anger and the work of peace.
November 12, 2024 at 1:16 AM
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Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally
Screen capture of the crocodile jump from the old Atari 2600 game “Pitfall”
November 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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I am pleased with how it came together. Won’t be a member of the 501st anytime soon. But brought some joy tonight.
November 1, 2024 at 12:47 AM
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I successfully got my Halloween costume 3D printed and painted after two failed attempts.
A 3D printed, painted “The Stranger” helmet from Star Wars the Acolyte
October 31, 2024 at 1:41 AM
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October 25, 2024 at 7:07 PM