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A Spoonful of Sugar
Tonight we watched Mary Poppins with the kids.
Hadn’t seen it in ages – it’s still a classic.
The storyline is that Mary shows up, dropping out of the sky, as a nanny for two sad and unruly British children, and she is simply magical. Continue reading
Filed under Relationships, Travels
The Monastery Experience
Lent is about making space for God. This morning, we have created a monastery-like setting in which you are invited to consider the ways you can empty yourself, and create more space for God.
There are eight stations setup in the lower mercato area. Imagine you are entering a monastery. Act with the reverence you would have on such an occasion.
Some stations will work best by yourself, others will work better in a group.
Instructions will be provided at each station. You may want to experience each station, or a few, or some more than once. Don’t worry about rushing from one to the next – be present in each space. Continue reading
Pub Theology Recap January 5
Great night at the pub last night. Nine of us grabbed a pint and settled in for a good discussion, huddled around the table as if seeking respite from the snow drifts just outside.
A. showed up, who promptly styled himself ‘kinda the local guru.’ Then quickly thought better of it and shifted to ‘kinda the local guy.’ He’d been reading up on the history of Islam and… Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Pub Theology, Relationships, Theology
Is Discrimination OK?
When is it legitimate to discriminate, if ever? Consider the following two issues, the first via the Grand Rapids Press on atheism, the second via the Traverse City Record-Eagle on homosexuality. Post your comments below. Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Politics, Relationships
