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Top Christian Conversations Posts of 2007

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>Worthless PhysiciansPraying for and Listening to - PeterFishing for All PeopleVisiting Jesus in PrisonBashing Judeo-Christian Values in the name of Judeo-Christian ValuesIn the spirit of the Methoblogosphere "top posts of 2007" over at The MethoBlog - I thought I would add my 10 cents - or 5 links - as the case may be.My honorable … Continue reading Top Christian Conversations Posts of 2007

Worthless Physicians

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>In times of tragedy, death, or suffering, people have a tendency to talk too much. After all, who wants to just sit still in uncomfortable silence? If human speech pauses at such moments, we fear that our Christian faith is rendered mute and impotent at at time when it should be shining forth with great … Continue reading Worthless Physicians

Witnessing the Wonder

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>"Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living….Amidst the meditation of mountains, the humility of flowers…we feel ashamed of our clashes and complaints…It is so embarrassing to live!…Only one response can maintain us: gratefulness for witnessing the wonder ..." - Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (Quest for God, p.5)Here are a few photos … Continue reading Witnessing the Wonder

A Surprising Christmas Text

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>Good Christian friends rejoice with heart and soul and voice,Give ye heed to what we say: “News, news, Jesus Christ is born today.Ox and ass before him bow; and he is in the manger now.Christ is born today, Christ is born today. – Heinrich Suso On December 25th we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity, … Continue reading A Surprising Christmas Text

Can childhood allegiance be rekindled?

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>I grew up loving the Dallas Cowboys. It seemed that everyone in Oklahoma shared this passion for the boys with the classic "hitch" (set and reset) before each ball snap. This year's team could not best NE, but they are 8 and 1, which at least makes me sit up a little.A little internet research … Continue reading Can childhood allegiance be rekindled?