Episode Archives
Alongside: Reflections on Compassion – Thoughts from the Edge
We celebrate Compassion Sunday this week at Snow Hill. Pointing to opportunities to express compassion fits well with the ongoing celebration of Easter and the practice of resurrection. We tend to “feel sorry” for people and keep our actions to a minimum. Following Jessu, who is the mark for … Continue reading
Read MoreChatting with the “evil” NEA
A couple of years ago I was invited to participate on a team to plan an “Educator/Clergy Conference.” Our team is comprised of a diverse group of clergy and various personnel from the OEA. The aim of the conference was to see how churches and schools could partner for … Continue reading
Read MoreBrueggemann on Compassion as Cultural Critique
Sunday, I mentioned an article in The Oklahoman about Amy Palmiero-Winters. Her commitment to come along side another and give hope proved an incredible picture of compassion. And then today I find the follow-up story. Reading a quote from Walter Brueggemann brought Palmiero-Winters to mind. Critics like … Continue reading
Read MoreThe Dangers of Celebrity Culture – Subtleties for the Church
I like Leonard Pitts Jr. The Oklahoman carries a piece by him every once in a while. I include his articles in my Bloglines subscriptions.
Pitts, in a recent piece, cites the interesting conflation of the celebrity and the notorious. The impetus for his ruminations – Milorad ”Rod” … Continue reading
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