The week got by me and I did not get my usual podcast up offering a reflection on one or more of the Lectionary texts for the week. This week I will offer a brief written thought.
When you see the world, what do you see? In our current … Continue reading
Read MoreMy brother Paul and I had a conversation a couple of years ago. We both had been reading Michael Spencer, a.k.a. internetmonk, for some time. We talked about blogging and what to say, as if someone might read it. He said there were times it would be better … Continue reading
Read MoreSometimes reading two things there is an interesting intersection. Reading the Lectionary texts from Amos and Mark created such an occasion for me. Amos and Herod, who is a main player in the Mark passage, offer a way of wrestling with our chosen way of living. Here are some … Continue reading
Read MoreI have been listening to Leonard Sweet’s So Beautiful. David Phillips does a good job reviewing the book here. I confess I prefer print and paper. The thought of a Kindle has intrigued me. But, I like paper and print. Bibliophiles love books in their hands, on … Continue reading
Read MorePentecost Sunday will be observed by many Christian congregations around the world. Here are some thoughts on two of the texts for this coming Sunday. In a world full of words sometimes we are speechless and it is the breath of God, the Spirit of God that gives life … Continue reading
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