Musical chairs, Café style
December 4, 2011
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This is my last Sunday as the official Sunday blogger for Episcopal Café. It’s also my first week as the official Wednesday blogger for Episcopal Café.
The Archive
Author: Nicholas Knisely
A profile of Kansas Bishop Dean Wolfe
December 4, 2011
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“Once at a youth soccer game in Lawrence, that ring caught the eye and imagination of a little boy. The boy was quickly disappointed when he learned the ring was worn by the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, not a Super Bowl champion.”
Current crop of Republican hopefuls is Danforth’s embarrassment
December 4, 2011
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“What have been the big applause lines in these debates? Well, a statement that the governor of Texas is responsible for killing 234 people on death row. Or that we favor torture. Or that we’re creating a fence on the Mexican border that electrocutes people when they try to cross it.”
World AIDS Day
November 30, 2011
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“World AIDS Day is an opportunity for each of us to reflect on God’s call to lift up the dignity and value of each person.”
Goodbye, but not farewell!
November 30, 2011
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I am stepping away as the regular Wednesday “Lead” Newsblogger effective after today, but I hope to be able to return as a more regular contributor to the Daily Episcopalian, and also to spend more time and energy on writing, some new study projects, and the ongoing work and ministry of being a dad, and a parish priest.
The Communion & the Covenant
November 30, 2011
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The Covenant certainly cannot exist without the Anglican Communion, but can the Anglican Communion exist without the Covenant? The answer is that it already does. ~ Andrew Gerns
Tebow unifying religions of Christianity and Football?
November 30, 2011
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In 1966, John Lennon famously claimed that The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.” Today that title may belong to Tim Tebow, the Denver Broncos quarterback more famous for praising Jesus than for throwing touchdowns.
The usefulness of strategic planning?
November 30, 2011
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The truth is, far too many of these generic plans are a waste of time and energy because they give only lip service to the question of divine guidance.
Inviting people to church for Advent and Christmas
November 30, 2011
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It may well take a Christmas invitation, followed by an Easter invitation, followed by yet another Christmas invitation before your friends actually show up for church. Never underestimate the inertia that must be overcome to make the move from not attending church to worshipping faithfully. Keep the invitations persistent and low key, always making sure folks know they are welcome, without ever making someone feel bad for not showing up.
A preacher like no other
November 30, 2011
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Craddock had a problem. He couldn’t bring the thunder. He was short, and his voice was weak. His high school counselor tried to talk him out of becoming a preacher because of his size. And his first church sermon landed with a thud.
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