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“The InBetween of Things”
As a failed science student (due as much to poor teaching as to lack of aptitude), I have lately become energized about filling my huge gaps of scientific knowledge by the resurgence of interest by scientists and theologians in the relationship between science … Continue reading
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Intentions and Actions – By Cherry Haisten
Apprentices are aware of Dallas Willard’s way of looking at growth and change: VIM. VIM stands for Vision, Intention, and Means. We have an idea of what God is calling us to do. We need Intention and Means (methods) to … Continue reading
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Dangerously Deceived – David Platt
“According to the research, almost half of Americans are ‘born-again Christians.’ But out of this group, researchers found that their beliefs and lifestyles are virtually indistinguish- able from the rest of the world around them. Many of these ‘born-again Christians’ … Continue reading
Where is God when it Hurts? – Philip Yancy
The following is from Easter Blooms in Newtown- why tragedy doesn’t have the last word by Philip Yancy in the April 2013 issue of Christianity Today. . . . . “Where is God when it hurts? God is now in the … Continue reading
Easter Reflection – Karen Salsberry, CSJ
I will not die but live and declare the deeds of our God. Ps 118:17 Has there ever been a time in your life when you were afraid . . . fearful . . . fearful of the unknown around you … Continue reading
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Love will Prevail
“The following words were spoken aboard ship by army chaplain Russell Stroup, just days before reaching the South Pacific during the Second World War. He spoke to soldiers and sailors who were about to enter combat, to fight and die. In … Continue reading
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Keeping Quiet – Pablo Neruda
“Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth, let’s not speak in any language; let’s stop for one second, and not move our arms so much. It would … Continue reading
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The True and full Gospel – Richard Rohr
“It seems to me that it is a minority that ever gets the true and full Gospel—in any denomination. Most of us just keep worshiping Jesus and arguing over the right way to do it. The amazing thing is that … Continue reading
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