Monthly Archives: October 2008
And While We’re at It
let us celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day in 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Here are some of his thoughts on war and peace. In his time the war was, of course, in Vietnam, but most of what he wrote then can be easily applied to our current struggles in [...]
happy birthday mr cummings
here’s hoping it is in peace you are resting. two of your poems I print below. ———- l(a le af fa ll s) one l iness ———- i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)i am never without it(anywhere i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done by only me is your [...]
Matthew 22:1-14
And Jesus answered and spoke to them once more in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a certain king who made a marriage for his son. He sent out his slaves to call those who were bidden to the wedding, but they would not come. Again he sent out other slaves, [...]
Philippians 4:1-9
My brothers and sisters, dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. And I ask you also, my true partner, help these women, who have struggled beside me [...]
Exodus 32:1-14
When the people saw that Moses was delayed from descending the mountain, they gathered around Aaron, and said to him, "Rise up! Make us a god, who shall walk before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of [...]
Initial Thoughts for Preaching this Sunday – Proper 23A, Ordinary 28, Pentecost 22A
There is a wealth of preaching material in the passages for today. I am struck by the following themes: Exodus 32:1-14 – God “changes” God’s mind about destroying Israel because of the golden calf incident. This happens after Moses pleads with God on the people’s behalf. I particularly like the dialogue between God and Moses. [...]
Why Is Sarah Palin Winking at Me?
She is quite the tease, that Sarah. Please note: I did not wink back, though I did wonder why Joe Biden didn’t wink at me too when he had the opportunity. Technorati Tags: Sarah Palin,Vice President Nominee,debate,wink,goshdarnit. maverick
