Either you allow Holy Scriptures to change you, or you will normally try to use it to change–and clobber–other people. It is the height of idolatry to use the supposed Word of God so that my small self can be in control and be right. But I am afraid this has been more the norm than the exception in the use of the Bible.
Richard Rohr
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Spring Equinox 2023
Spring is coming today at 5:45 PM Eastern Time. We didn’t have much of a Winter but the past couple of days the temperatures have been really cold for the south. Let’s celebrate this time of year.
Six Word Story
Attitudes, not laws rule a country.
Sunday Roll Call Check-In
How is everyone doing today?
I hope all is well with you and yours.
A Sunday Reflection
This post might be narrow blogging to the team Jesus squad. I hope it doesn’t offend anyone. These are some thoughts and I don’t want to start a debate.
Church and Christianity for that matter should be places of comfort for those who have hearts and souls that need mending after being damaged by various things. Dealing with the reality of life and its ugly stuff is hard work and the church should be a place where you can do that. I want less praise and worship and more blues and gangster rap.
Life is hard enough and Christians should be about helping people on the journey. People of faith are human beings. God is god and when that is realized freedom can be found. It is my hope that my church can be a safe haven for imperfect people. I hope this makes sense.
The Grown Up Table
One day you are sitting at the kids table then warp speed through time and then you are sitting at the grown up table having adult conversation. Weird as hell I know. But it’s a signal that you have arrived.
