Lament with a Purpose by Andrew Stephens-Rennie And laments have a purpose, and laments have a cost A requiem playing that gathers the lost It sometimes tastes sour, this sweetness of hope When the blizzards are raging on this lovers slope Yet I don’t want to freeze, inside or out For it’s you that dissolves the cold walls of doubt – Martyn Joseph, “Turn Me Tender” from the album Deep Blue Tonight is a night for laments.
Memory and Rebuilding in the Ruins of America by Brian Walsh Five Years in Iraq and Holy Week. These two come together today.
The Testimony of the Stones by Brian Walsh We had heard that voice before. Somewhere we had heard that voice.
Looking for Woman-Friendly Churches by Ericka Stephens-Rennie Happy International Women’s Day! In honour of this special day, I have a question.
Will You Take My Cup? by Andrew Stephens-Rennie A reflection on Romans 15:1-13 Wine Before Breakfast Originally Delivered March 13, 2007 Jesus cries out, battered and bruised in the garden of torment, sweat, and blood he prays: Take this cup from me.
Feminism in the Church :: A Force of Evil? by Ericka Stephens-Rennie About a month back, some people within my faith community started an email discussion about sexuality and female v.
To Hell With “To Hell With Romans 13”? by Andrew Stephens-Rennie There has been a little reaction out in the blogosphere to Brian’s post on Romans 13.
Let Me Suffer Too :: Jon Brooks’ “Ours and the Shepherds” by Tyrone Warner History has been ravaged by the destructive force of war, and those who left their footmarks on scattered battlefields are anonymous whispers of dust.
Discerning Lent by Liz Ivkovich “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ.
To Whom Shall We Live (or Die)? by Rachel Tulloch A Reflection on Romans 14:1-12 Wine Before Breakfast Originally Delivered February 27, 2007 Upon first glance, we might wonder whether Paul doesn’t sound like a modern liberal in this passage with his commands about accepting diversity and not passing judgment.
Letters from the Future by Stuart Basden (via) A reflection on Romans 14.13-23 Wine Before Breakfast Originally Delivered March 6, 2007 A letter found shredded in a garbage dump.
Curing Cancer…With Cancer by Andrew Stephens-Rennie Homeopathy has this saying, and this understanding of disease, that “like cures like.”
Targum :: Romans 12:1-2 by Brian Walsh A reflection on Romans 12:1-2 Wine Before Breakfast Originally Delivered January 16, 2007 Brothers and Sisters: If it is true that in the face of our disobedience we have met a God rich in mercy; if it true that this mercy extends to all of creation, waiting in eager longing for the revelation of the children of God if it is true that we ourselves , in concert with the Holy Spirit await our adoption, the redemption of our very bodies;
We’re all in this Together by Rachel Tulloch A reflection on Romans 3:9-31 Wine Before Breakfast Originally Delivered October 10, 2006 It was all over the news when the gunman entered the one-room Amish schoolhouse killing five girls and wounding several more.
Intentional Community by Liz Ivkovich “There is no cross without Jesus on it,” states Father James Chelich of St.