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Tag Archives: Christian Service
Is Liberation Theology Redeemable?
I recently listened to a lecture by Professor Tyler Roberts, PhD (Harvard), professor of religious studies at Grinnell College. The lecture was on Liberation Theology (AKA Theologies of Liberation) and was recorded in 2009 (so there may be more recent … Continue reading
Are You Brave Enough?
Are you brave enough to pray the Lord’s Prayer? Do you think that is a strange question? Most people do when they hear it, but it is a legitimate question. In the Lord’s Prayer, we obligate ourselves to some pretty … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Popular Prayers, Theology
Tagged Blessings, Christian Service, Discipleship, Forgiveness, Heaven, Prayer, Sin
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What Can We Learn from Martha and Mary?
There are some who use this story to lambaste Martha and praise Mary telling us to learn from Martha’s mistake and Mary’s example. I think that is overly simplistic. Both Martha and Mary were doing good things. The situation, however,
Posted in Christian Living, Lectionary Reflection
Tagged Christian Service, Faith, Humbleness
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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 4
Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 4. This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? First, I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Theology, Vestments
Tagged Children, Christian Service, Discipleship, Eucharist, Evangelism, Vestments
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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 3
Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 3. This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? First, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Christian Service, Faith, Sin, Vestments
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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 1
The little girl asked me – Why are you dressed like that? It is an understandable question. She had never seen a priest in vestments before. Not only that – even if she had, it is unlikely that she
Posted in Christian Living, Evangelism, Theology, Vestments
Tagged Children, Christian Service
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The Unending Bread
Have you heard the story about when Jesus fed the 5,000? It is a truly amazing story. Jesus is being followed by the crowds. Some want to be healed, some want their family members and friends to be healed, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bread of Life, Christian Service, Eucharist, Forgiveness, Hunger, Mystery of God
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Christ the King
The last Sunday prior to the beginning of Advent is Christ the King Sunday. This year that Sunday is the 24th of November. I am fond of the title “Christ the King.” I think it is a wonderful name for … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Evangelism, Holidays, Lectionary Reflection, National Problems, Theology
Tagged Christian Service, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Heaven, Prayer, Resurection
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For Adults But Not Adult Only
I recently read “Anglicanism is Christianity for Adults.” (citation below) I found that comment to be a touch snarky at first (even though I appreciated it). Then I found it off-putting – what about kids? Is this why the Church … Continue reading
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Tagged Anglican, Anglican Church, Anglicanism, Children, Christian Service, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Kids
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Raising God Fans
God Fans on their Way Out of Church – It’s True – We Totally Have the Best Religion It is Sunday and all across America Sport Fan families will gather together in front of televisions and in stadiums to watch … Continue reading
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Tagged Child Raising, Children, Christian Service, Evangelism, Faith, God Fans, Sports
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