“In every one of our moments we have opportunities to serve one another in thousands of little ways. Such acts do not bring us glory or put us high on the list of Most Valuable Christians. But they are the bricks and mortar of the kingdom of heaven on earth.”
“King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who has done more to seek religious harmony within Islam and between Islam and other religions than any other living political leader, was announced today as the 2018 Templeton Prize Laureate.”
The Revd Rosalind C Hughes is currently on sabbatical, soaking up wisdom from other churches and their children.
“In all matters, those of us who have taken vows to obey the doctrine, discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church must act in ways that reflect and uphold the discernment and decisions of the General Convention of the Church.” – Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Look, Jesus says. Look at that woman. See her situation, see who she is. Don’t just see what she is doing; see what is being done to her. She is being exploited by the injustice of an economy which takes everything from her and gives nothing back. But do you notice how, instead of acting like a helpless victim, she is taking as much charge over the situation as she can?
The widow’s mite and its implications for our spiritual lives and what conversations at home might be like
“I’ve been paying attention since first stepping foot into the chapel. The building itself and the peace call me into its presence.”
“Jesus is teasing, teaching the lessons of the Torah, to welcome the stranger, to feed the poor, be merciful to the disenfranchised, those who sit at the end of the table, if they are invited at all.”
The Jesus Movement is all about following Jesus together, in the power of his Spirit of love. It’s about helping Jesus love our neighbors–ALL of them, and especially the least of these. It’s about sharing our stories of meeting Jesus and having him change our lives.
Luci and Jordan continue to engage with Paul’s letter to the conflict prone church in Corinth