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Singing for Silence: An Advent Reflection
One of our lectionary readings during Advent comes from the part in Luke’s gospel where Zechariah is told that he will have a son. Z, a high priest, does not believe the messenger who relays this to him, and for … Continue reading
The Dangers of Bible-Thumpin’
A great post on Scripture and how it is used (and abused) by Christians. Here’s to all the “Second Christians” out there.
When No Escape is a Good Thing and “The Word”- George MacDonald Reflections 9 & 10
9: Escape is Hopeless The man whose deeds are evil, fears the burning. But the burning will not come the less that he fears it or denies it. Escape is hopeless. For Love is inexorable. Our God is a consuming … Continue reading
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More signs of hope
As a Christian, the fundamentalism of some who practice the faith deeply disturbs me. It disrupts the spirit of embracing “The Other” that Christ so adamately demanded of those who would follow Him. I stumbled upon this clip while perusing … Continue reading
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