conjectural navel gazing; jesus in lint form

"Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world; in the name of God the Father Almighty who created you; in the name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. ...

Sermon: The Fourth Sunday of Easter, 2007 Community Church of Wilmette April 29, 2007 Alleluia! The Lord is risen! The Lord is risen, indeed! Alleluia! There is an icon of Jesus that I keep...

Abba Abraham told of a man of Scetis who was a scribe and did not eat bread. A brother came to beg him to copy a book. The old man whose spirit was engaged in contemplation, wrote, omitting some...

Beth tagged me. And this is the perfect meme for a post-modern, post-colonial, and it would seem, post-protestant Baptist. Thanks, Beth. Name your four favorite saints, your favorite blessed...

Friday Five: What Are You... 1. Wearing - tan slacks, gray sweater, red AIDSRide shirt... 2. Pondering - my sermon and how I avoid talking about sheep 3. Reading - The Spiral Staircase by Karen...

Abba Ammonas was asked, "What is the 'narrow and hard way?'" (Mat. 7:14) He replied, "The 'narrow and hard way' is this, to control your thoughts, and to strip yourself of your own will, for the sake...