Lent begins this week, with Ash Wednesday. One of the oldest traditions in the Church calendar, the season reminds us to: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you will return.” — Genesis 3:19 The Lenten Season is the 40 days prior to Easter, not including Sundays. It ends on Maundy Thursday, March 29. In many faith traditions, ashes are viewed as a symbol of penance, and the ashes of Ash Wednesday help us be more humble and sacrificial... Read more
I happened to be thinking about Joel Osteen the other day, and here he is talking with Stephen Colbert, a Christian. I have serious concerns about mega churches, but which faith leader best exemplified the joy of Christ? Osteen or Franklin Graham? Being close to God should result in being happy and kind and seeing the presence of God in others, regardless of their sexuality or politics. Who best demonstrates the happiness and kindness of God? Osteen or Graham? God... Read more
“Much sadness and gladness in my life flows directly from my comparing, and most, if not all, of this comparing is useless and a terrible waste of time and energy.” – Henri Nouwen Read more
“For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” – Jesus The past two weeks have been an interesting time for Evangelical Christians. On Jan. 19, Franklin Graham was on Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. Graham said several offensive, bigoted things, but this is crucial: “What happens is we think we can fight by smiling and being real nice and loving. … We have to understand who... Read more
Some Christians believe God in the world is only found here: Others see God in the world here: God is so much more. God is this: http://orig12.deviantart.net/02ed/f/2012/183/c/a/iss_orbital_gif_by_wmwconnors-d55q5vo.gif God is here. God is as delicate as butterfly wings. God is as soft and as strong as the water that wears away stone. God is more than political rallies and platitudes. God is more than Bible verses and bigotry. God is more than what you think or believe or can even imagine.... Read more
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