2017 – Page 107 – Episcopal Cafe

A sublime place

February 26, 2017 No Comments

For, despite the over-optimistic claims of the turn of the century digital prophets, place still matters profoundly.

From the Daily Sip: contradictions and conversations

February 26, 2017 No Comments

It seems that the contradiction of the cross – the cross beams of wood, as it were – are important to the conversation. Otherwise it’s not a conversation – it’s a dull repetition of rules and dogma, prayers and creeds.

Speaking to the Soul: Carry On

February 26, 2017 1 Comment

The thing is, more than ever, to carry on.

1+1+1=1

February 25, 2017 1 Comment

Many main stream denomination congregations are losing members as the result of many contributing factors. Congregations close weekly and there is no further witness from that congregation felt in the community. But some congregations have sought ways to extend the life of a congregation and its effects on and contributions to its community. Sometimes nearby congregations from the same denomination choose to merge and sometimes congregations of different denominations merge.

Jews opens doors to Muslims after their mosque was torched

February 25, 2017 No Comments

A Jewish temple in Victoria, Texas, has opened their doors to local Muslims after someone set fire to their mosque.

Speaking to the Soul: Inheritance and Investment

February 25, 2017 No Comments

Everybody loves a bargain. There’s something about a tag that says “buy one get one” that seems to be beckoning people to buy things just to get another one for 50% off or even, and maybe better, free. It encourages compulsive buying, and merchants know that.