I had work to do: Bible study was in three hours, I had places to go, prayers needed to be written and I had to get going. But for about fifteen minutes, all I wanted to do was sit and try not to cry. Last weekend, we received news that an eighteen year old boy, … Continue reading I Will Rise
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“My Shoes Are Too Tight”
"Something my father said. He was old, very old at the time. I went into his room, and he was sitting alone in the dark, crying. So I asked him what was wrong, and he said, "My shoes are too tight, but it doesn't matter, because I have forgotten how to dance." I never understood … Continue reading “My Shoes Are Too Tight”
The Church Song
The church is not a business, a committee or a board; it's not a corporation for the business of the Lord. Jay Beech, "The Church Song" © 1998
Confirmation Sunday
Last Sunday my church celebrated as 8 youth celebrated their rite of Confirmation. I remember little of my own Confirmation (for those who don't know me, I have issues remembering everything), except for my faith statement and that the only other person Confirmed that day was one of my best friends. But what is Confirmation? … Continue reading Confirmation Sunday
Is Inclusive Language Inclusive?
While I have mulled this question over in my thoughts for a few years now, I finally decided to get my thoughts together after reading this post by Amadahy. The issue of our language as it regards God is a struggle, as Amadahy points out: I know many Christians tell me that they don’t view … Continue reading Is Inclusive Language Inclusive?
Living an Ecumenical Life 