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Monthly Archives: December 2006
Expectations
I wish to God churches would take these values to heart and state them as clearly as David Fitch has, and as often as possible: What not to Expect from a Missional Church: 1.) Should not expect to regularly come … Continue reading
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Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad
My parents were married fifty years ago in September. Connie and I planned a big bash for them, invited lots of old friends, family members, and colleagues. It was going to be a blast. Then Mom decided it would be … Continue reading
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Food and Meals in the Bible
Daniel Pulliam of GetReligion points to a neat L.A. Times article by Stephanie Simon on biblical foods and eating: “Scripture by the Plateful.” The article is about a new book by Rayner Hesse and Anthony Chiffolo called Cooking with the … Continue reading
Jesus and Judaism
The Lutheran Zephyr has posted a review/reflection of Amy-Jill Levine’s piece in the Christian Century about Jesus’–and Christianity’s–Jewish roots. Then Derek the ?ɂĆnglican posted his thoughts about Lutheran Zephyr’s thoughts. Fear not: I won’t be posting my thoughts on Derek’s … Continue reading
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Wisdom from Rebecca
Jeopardy! is like Sesame Street for grown-ups. If you watch it you learn things. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend
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Tuesdays with Mary: Mary's Cognitive Development
Was Mary a “normal” teenager when the angel greeted her with news that she was going to be the mother of the Messiah? Absolutely! But what does that mean, developmentally? Mark Oestreicher has an interesting twist on the subject that … Continue reading
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An Ancient Christmas Sermon
This night bestowed peace on the whole world; so, let no one threaten; this is the night of the Most Gentle One; let no one be cruel; this is the night of the Most Humble One; let no one be … Continue reading
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A Christmas Hymn
At both the confines of the earth, where suns arise again and set, Christ shall be sung, The Prince whose birth puts us in maiden Mary’s debt. Blessed the Author of the world, who took a body like a slave: … Continue reading
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A Modern Christmas Sermon
“That Sacred Jest” by Fr. Phil Bloom. ?Ǭ°Y a?ɬ?n en espa?ɬ±ol! technorati tags: christmas, preaching Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend
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The Other Shepherd's Story
(I did this Christmas monologue a few years ago and figured I’d share it with you. It begins when a lone shepherd enters, grumbling under his breath. He stops at the front of the sanctuary and addresses the congregation.) Well, … Continue reading
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