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A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life. A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life. I do not seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. Sunday, May 17, 2015. Scriptures and Prayer for the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
I highly recommend the new novel, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. It tells the story of a slave woman who risks, and risks again, escaping to freedom all the while knowing that with every step away, she could pay the price of her life for it. Another Open Letter to Governor Rauner.
Jesus said you can read the weather signs in the sky. Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Parental rights increasingly under attack. A proposed parental rights amendment has been introduced in Congress. And it would challenge parental rights in different ways, he argues.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
Is a community that engages in conversations about faith using the lenses of progressive theology, technology, and geek culture. This blog has been featured in two books, NPR, The Progressive Christian, Sojourners, The Christian Century, Ministry Matters, UMC. And the United Methodist Reporter. Preachers should write for free. UMC Schismatics are now in Plain View.
Photo taken by me of Dunbar Harbour, Scotland, 2016.
God in the Midst of the City. Reflections on life, faith, and the Gospel. About The Very Reverend Barkley Thompson. Hanging between heaven and earth. Sunday, August 9, 2015. Sunday, August 9, 2015. The Very Reverend Barkley Thompson. He was left there hanging between heaven and earth. What a line in the Old Testament reading today! He is wily like Odysseus and an impetuous daredevil like the Scarlet Pimpernel. In the service of the good, until he fin.
I Just Want to Have Fun. I Believe But I Just Want to Have Fun.
Rants ravings and reviews of existence looking at things theological. Thursday, July 6, 2017. This is the Voice of One. I learned a lesson one night during one of my fasting periods. As we enter into a congregational time of prayer and fasting, remember. A period of fasting is.
HOW TO BE BLESSED IN ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE. WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE. HOW TO LIVE IN ABUNDANCE. HOW TO EXPERIENCE HOPE AGAIN. HOW TO OVERCOME THE DOLDRUMS. HOW GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVE LIKE A MOTHER. HOW ELOHIM IS THE IDEAL PARENT. THE REAL PEOPLE OF GOD. HOW TO REACH YOUR DESIGNATED DESTINY.
There are many examples of fasting in the Bible for spiritual reasons. Elijah was an excellent example of a man of superior strength and stamina. Elijah fasted often, and for long periods of time. Fasting can be very beneficial to your health. Balch in his book,. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing,.