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Beck Lister is an associate professor of music at a small liberal arts college in south central Pennsylvania. The title for her blog, “The B-Flat Christian,” is a musical reference. Flats are notes on the scale in Western music, but “B-flat” can also be used as an adjective, meaning something that is "ordinary," "common," or "normal." Beck feels strongly that it is normal, everyday Christians who must join together with courage and compassion to change themselves and the world. After all, Jesus took ordinary objects—water, bread, wine, salt, and light—and transformed them in ways only He could, into objects of holiness. She hopes to embrace being a B-Flat Christian, to celebrate it, and to uncover the hidden and utterly common-place transformations we see every day in this mysterious journey we call life. (www.bflatchristian.com)

Deconstructing Symbols that Terrorize

Beck Lister
June 19, 2020
Global, Practical Justice, Race
We are seeing now that history is not as far in the past as we think it is, and something that is not symbolically significant to me may certainly mean something to others. 

On God’s Side?

Beck Lister
October 13, 2018
Politics, Theology, Women
Jesus told countless parables about the topsy-turvy rules of God’s kingdom, and this story seems to be no different.

Why Guns in Church are Not for Me

Beck Lister
November 17, 2017
Church Life, General, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Theology
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What makes more sense for us as Christians is to pause and consider why our government refuses to consider looking at altering even the tiniest bit of gun legislation, and yet, seems surprised and grief-stricken as these horrors continue happening. 

The Mosque in My Backyard

Beck Lister
October 20, 2017
Church Life, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Interfaith, Politics, Theology
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That's the funny thing about angels — you never know if they might be wearing a crucifix or a hijab.

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