patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor-Theologian
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Pews. Bare. Padded. I grew up attending a church with pews. They were padded. Three sections of them. I never really noticed how long the pews were but I do not think they were nearly as long as those in the Sanctuary of St. Monica’s. The architecture at St. Monica’s demonstrated a thoughtfulness and traditional sense of creativity.
I could not get over how long the pews were. Not padded. Extraordinarily long. Beautiful setting.
Long Pew - Copyright Todd Littleton 2010
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Early this morning the local weather prognosticator provided the temperature pattern for the first 14 days of October. Generally we are dry and still longing for cooler temps. That it seemed summer was hanging on at the first of October was evident. Temperatures were well above normal.
Like a correction in the market, the temps of late have been well below normal. At a meeting earlier today the Mayor and I were complaining, er uh, talking, about the weather. Deer hunters are often sweating in their stands, swatting flies. Not so this week. We both must have seen a similar … Continue reading
Pastoral Prayer: Lord God, we often mistake our need for people to follow us or do things our way as confirmation that you are on our side. Like the disciples, we often think we have a monopoly. Today we will, as we do each week, remind ourselves that the measure of faithfulness is not in who follows us, but that you pledged your allegiance to us. For your love and faithfulness, your allegiance to us, we give thanks. And all God’s people say . . . Amen.
Mark 9:38-50
Fewer things are more exciting than when a church gathers to … Continue reading
Business disruptors. Sports disruptors. How about
It Will Take More Than Gum
More than 50 years later, gum is the least likely disruption in a Sunday worship gathering. You have not lived until someone stands up and begins shouting at the preacher. It does not matter that the person was barely coherent. The experience is decentering.
Accelerated change in the cultural surroundings left, and leaves, … Continue reading
Modern Parables – Peter Rollins and “Being the Resurrection”
Have You Had Coffee with Jesus? A Book Review
Instacanvas and iPhoneography
Mississippi Kite’s Eye – Friday Photo
