In the Hebrew scriptures there is no word for ‘spiritual.’ And Jesus never used the phrase ‘spiritual life.’ Why? Because for Jesus and his tradition, all of life is spiritual. But what does that really mean?
Bruce Epperly & Doug Pagitt and Process Theology
August 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I like Doug, I do. We’ve met, chatted, shared a meal. He frames things in ways that my simple brain can help map. So a Doug & Bruce Epperly chat on Process Theology is a great Friday digest. So what is Process Theology? Well, you will have to tune in the find out. The book [...]
Worship Art
September 19, 2011 By
Erin was a part of Rehobeth UMC’s worship service Sunday doing her worship arts painting. She had not done this in quite a few years so it was really exciting and a little nerve racking. She did great, as you might expect, and the folks there were very appreciative.
What Google Images Teaches Me about My Faith
June 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Maybe it is me, but I find myself troubled by the things that Google Image shows me about the faith that I claim. This is significant in my opinion because google will push those things that are referenced or used the most to the top because they have been deemed as having the most worth [...]
Changes in Attitude, Changes in Latitude, Changes in Gay Marriage
June 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There is a interesting set up graphs from the Pew Research group on the peoples perception/view of gay marriage categorized by groupings. Some quick thoughts: Not surprising that an overall divide of opinion is about half & half (graph 1) Not surprised to see that the youngest generations are more in favor of a gay [...]
Jesus is the shirtless guy : following is the new leading
April 13, 2010 By 3 Comments
i'm pondering this quick little ted talk by derek sivers this morning. i caught this idea to be quite radical in shift in the way we look at leadership. "it was the first follower that transformed the lone nut, into a leader… if you really care about starting a movement, have the courage to follow [...]
pondering : when in the soul of the serene disciple
January 4, 2010 By 2 Comments
When in the soul of the serene disciple When in the soul of the serene discipleWith no more Fathers to imitatePoverty is a success,It is a small thing to say the roof is gone:He has not even a house. Stars, as well as friends,Are angry with the noble ruin.Saints depart in several directions. Be still:There [...]