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American Roulette

American Roulette

An eclectic group of authors spent six months collaborating on American Roulette, a blockbuster novel full of tension, dread, and anguish.

2023

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A Benediction of Shalom

May God afflict us who are comfortable.

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Stroll through Scripture for July 12, 2026

Based on 1 Timothy 1:12–17

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5d ago

Sermon — Hidden and Active

(I preached at Christ Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, PA this past Sunday. The sermon was based on Esther 7:1–6, 9–10; 9:20–22, 29–32. You…

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Jul 2

The Greatest Act of Resistance

I wonder what you might consider the greatest act of resistance to be.

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Jul 1

Stroll through Scripture for July 5, 2026

Based on Esther 7:1–6, 9–10; 9:20–22, 29–32

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Jun 18

Most Practiced Religion in the US

According to Pew Research, 62% of American adults identify as Christian. About 40% claim to be some variation of Protestant and 22% claim…

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Jun 17

Stroll through Scripture for June 21, 2026

Based on Ruth 4:1–22

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Jun 15

Following Jesus versus Christian Nationalism/Empire

The difference between following Jesus and his way versus the Christian Nationalist/Empire way is pretty stark. Here’s a starter list for…

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Jun 15

Sermon — We are all hungry

(I preached this sermon at Derry Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 14, 2026 as part of an opportunity to share an update on the Christ…

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Jun 11

We have not asked the important questions

Often when I see conversations about the decline of the church, there’s a lot of finger pointing. Back and forth. Left and right…

Pastor Matthew Best

Pastor Matthew Best

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My name is Matthew Best. I’m an ELCA (Lutheran) pastor who attempts to translate church and churchy stuff into everyday language.

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