More S*^! Jesus Says

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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I'm working/praying/stumbling my way through a sermon series on the Beatitudes, otherwise known at my place as S*^! Jesus Says. In getting to the heart of these simple yet soul-shifting imperatives, I find it helpful to start with that which Jesus did not say: So, for week 2, S*^! Jesus Did Not Say: --Blessed are they who avoid nursing homes, hospitals, and funerals, for fear of their own human frailty. --Blessed are those who think divorce is contagious, and steer clear of their … [Read more...]

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S*^! Jesus Says… Or Doesn’t

April 10, 2012 By 3 Comments
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I just dropped a book, picked it up, and then proceeded to trip over a bike rack, all in a span of about 7 seconds. And all in public, of course. Yesterday, I got my calendar wires crossed and missed a meeting with someone who drove nearly an hour to see me. Also, I spent most of the day lying on the couch, staring at the ceiling, while my kids played near me/climbed on me/came down from Sunday's sugar high. No, I'm not pregnant. This is just a glimpse of a minister's life the week after … [Read more...]

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