This Sunday we will wrestle with the paradox of Christ - the non-violent One, killed by the hand of earthly powers- declared King by Paul and in the text of Matthew's Gospel in the Great Commission. How can Christ be both victim and ruler?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Only Cure by Helen Caldicott
The only cure is love.
I just walked around my garden. It is a sunny, fall day and white fleecy clouds are scudding across a clear, blue sky. The air is fresh and clear with no taint of chemical smells, and the mountains in the distance are ringed by shining silver clouds. Earlier I picked a pan full of ripe cherry guavas to make jam, and the house is filling with the delicate aroma of simmering guavas. Figs are ripening on the trees and developing that gorgeous deep, red glow at the apex of the fruit. Huge, orange-colored lemons hang from the citrus trees, and lettuce, beet-roots, and cabbage are growing in the vegetable garden....
It is clear to me that unless we connect directly with the Earth, we will not have the faintest clue why we should save it.
Source: If You Love This Planet
I just walked around my garden. It is a sunny, fall day and white fleecy clouds are scudding across a clear, blue sky. The air is fresh and clear with no taint of chemical smells, and the mountains in the distance are ringed by shining silver clouds. Earlier I picked a pan full of ripe cherry guavas to make jam, and the house is filling with the delicate aroma of simmering guavas. Figs are ripening on the trees and developing that gorgeous deep, red glow at the apex of the fruit. Huge, orange-colored lemons hang from the citrus trees, and lettuce, beet-roots, and cabbage are growing in the vegetable garden....
It is clear to me that unless we connect directly with the Earth, we will not have the faintest clue why we should save it.
Source: If You Love This Planet
Saturday, October 1, 2011
The Kenyon Review — The International Journal of Literature, Culture and the Arts
David just published poetry at Kenyon Review Online
The Kenyon Review — The International Journal of Literature, Culture and the Arts
The Kenyon Review — The International Journal of Literature, Culture and the Arts
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Faith Distribution by State
Check this out to see what percentage each faith community has in each of the US states. Thanks to Harold Guess for this.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Bible Study to Begin in September
Beginning on September 13 we will be having a new Bible study at University Christian Church in Austin Texas. The Tuesday noon studies (brown bag lunch) will run for six weeks with the schedule of the topic and the related Scripture passage below. This blog will be the place where we converse about the topic and where I suggest some readings before the Tuesday sessions. All are invited to join us at 2007 University Ave., Austin, TX. Feel free to telephone 512-477-6104 with your reservation for space. All are invited to chime in on the topics here at this blog regardless of whether or not you are able to make the Tuesday meetings.
Sept 13 Begrudging Generosity Matt. 20:1-16
Sept 20 Question Authority Matt. 21:23-32
Sept 27 Respect My Authority Matt. 21:33-46
Oct 4 Open Invitation Matt. 22:1-14
Oct 11 Caesar's Things Matt. 22:14-22
Oct 18 Language Limits Matt. 22:34-46
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Tech tools tackle Biblical scholarship - USATODAY.com
Fascinating software development that as corroborated some painstaking Biblical scholarship and will open promising avenues for future study.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Dr. Kevorkian’s Victims - NYTimes.com
An interesting question....
a right to suicide?
Thought-provoking.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Traveling with Jihad
Above is Traveling with Jihad on the common roots of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Fine.
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