Waiting on Easter
I was raised Roman Catholic which means that I cannot go through Holy Week without feeling the urge to do something. Go to mass everyday....
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The Upside Down World ~ The Blog
- Apr 17, 2014
- 1 min
Security Is a Fairy Tale
Some wise but bracing words from Ms. Keller for Holy Thursday . . . Pass It On! Tweet Email More Print Share on Tumblr WhatsApp #life #meme
- Apr 16, 2014
- 3 min
Raising Moral Kids, Pt 1
I thought this was a great article in the NYT about what researchers have to say about raising moral kids. A lot of it is stuff we all...
- Apr 16, 2014
- 1 min
Your Wednesday Cure
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- Apr 15, 2014
- 8 min
The Injured Easter Bird
Once upon a time, there was a farmer who decided not to go to church on Easter Morning. He’d been going his whole life, but a few years...
- Apr 11, 2014
- 3 min
Becoming People of the Story
Christian theology, while it’s often thought of as an argument over who’s right and who is wrong, can actually be understood as the...
- Apr 10, 2014
- 4 min
My Amazing Discipline Trick!
One of these days, I’ll have to tell you about my oldest son Noah. He was really something. Even my mom didn’t want to watch him. And she...
- Apr 9, 2014
- 2 min
So Much For Soft Hearted and Squishy Headed
There’s a popular stereotype which says that people who worry about the homeless, racism, poverty and other social ills have soft hearts...
- Apr 8, 2014
- 4 min
The Quality of Mercy
I want to follow up on that last post with an account of a sermon given by a Christian man who is doing what he can to change our broken...
- Apr 8, 2014
- 5 min
Black and White Drug Dealers in America
Late last Saturday night, my husband and some friends were driving home when there was an accident a ways ahead of them. A piece of...
- Apr 7, 2014
- 1 min
Not So Red of Tooth and Claw
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve long wondered what it says about God that we live in a world of predator and prey. Sometimes it helps to...
- Apr 7, 2014
- 4 min
Forgiving Is Hard, Not Impossible
One of my many idiosyncratic beliefs is that Africa has a special role to play in God’s upside down kingdom. For so long, Africa has been...
- Apr 3, 2014
- 3 min
Being Kind Without Being Hurt
My mother always taught me that you can never go wrong being kinder than necessary. I believe that this is true and have tried to live my...
- Apr 2, 2014
- 3 min
The Genuis and Challenge of Christianity
The genius of Christianity is that it demands you give mental agreement to all sorts of things you don’t actually agree with. Love your...
- Apr 1, 2014
- 1 min
The Better Part of Wisdom
In my opinion, the better part of wisdom is recognizing truth where ever you encounter it. Even when it seems to be a small thing...
- Apr 1, 2014
- 1 min
Never Waste Your Time . . .
Oh, the hours of my life I wish I could get back! Pass It On! Tweet Email More Print Share on Tumblr WhatsApp #life #memes #relationships...
- Mar 31, 2014
- 1 min
When You Can’t Agree
It is one thing to oppose what you think is messed up; it’s a whole other thing to be and live the alternative. ~ Jim Palmer At some...
- Mar 28, 2014
- 1 min
Sins and Mistakes
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- Mar 27, 2014
- 1 min
Deja Vu
My husband tells me that deja vu is your soul checking in with its eternal purpose. It’s a sign that you are right where you are supposed...
- Mar 27, 2014
- 4 min
The Hardest, Best Spiritual Practice I’ve Ever Tried
Learning how not to judge has been the most demanding, arduous and painful spiritual discipline I have ever undertaken. It’s also been...
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