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Just do it…
It’s the beauty of the American electoral system. Ignore the biting television ads, the postcards, the last minute rallies, the robo-calls, and the newspaper hits. Kids from Atlanta’s Ron Clark Academy have got it right: “You can vote however you … Continue reading
In the family room
Rev. Thom Shuman shares a thoughtful essay on hospitality, one of the scriptural themes for this weekend. [via Occasional Sightings of the Gospel] [photo via Stitch]
Planet Palmolive?
It may look like a NASA photo of a distant planet, but it’s actually a picture of a soap bubble. See how it was made here.
The R Word
It’s a horrible word and a horrific act. Rape is violence, without a doubt, and yet it is confusing to those of us who have never had to deal with it or its after effects. Confusing because the violence is … Continue reading
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One Sentence
There’s a blog I’ve recently discovered that really fascinates me. One Sentence is a collection of true stories told in, yes, only one sentence. We never know the fuller context–and that’s part of the appeal, I guess. Some of them … Continue reading
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Are sermons relevant?
At my friend’s church, the worship leader gives a message each Sunday, backed up by a message outline in the worship folder and cool graphics projected on large screens. The whole event is captured on video so you can sit … Continue reading
Places of worship
[via The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus] Click the picture to enlarge.
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Prayers for a kitty named Sam
Pastor Thom Shuman, a Presbyterian from Cincinnati, writes beautifully in response to this question: “Is it inappropriate to ask for prayers for my kitty?” the email read. At one point in my ministerial life, I probably would have answered in … Continue reading
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From the furnace of the stars
I’ve never really understood the standoff between conservative Christian faith and science. I have no problem reconciling my faith with the findings that science brings; in fact, I see them as mutually helpful. Where science tells me how things work, … Continue reading
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Art from Scriptural study
This is a visualization of cross references within the Christian scriptures. It began as a study of Bible passages that refer to other passages, and was developed in a graphical way that has its own sense of majesty and beauty. … Continue reading
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Gordon’s Olives
Gordon Atkinson is a wonderful author, preacher, and blogger. His essay, “Olives, Wineskins, White Bread, & Jesus” is a marvelous piece of writing. There is a bit of earthy language here, but don’t let that throw you. It’s a divine … Continue reading
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Advent: Too busy?
From Sunday’s sermon, Timing is Everything: Jesus says that we need to be counted among his faithful people when that day of wonder and surprise comes. We need to be ready…we need to LIVE ready for Christ’s return. In the … Continue reading
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About the banner
I was overwhelmed by the number of volunteers and the amount of food collected at Olmsted Falls’ annual “Turkey Hunt” food collection for the needy. Tables were piled with canned and boxed foods that will go to needy families in … Continue reading
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Hope
[from The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus]
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Under the table at the Last Supper
Several years ago I was traveling in Italy. Spending a couple of days in Milan, I went on an afternoon excursion to find Leonardo DaVinci’s famous painting, “The Last Supper”. It’s not in a museum. It’s painted on the wall … Continue reading
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