Gathering Prayer: Holy One who is know to us by many names and in many ways, we give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives. You know the thoughts of our hearts; hear our prayers. Be present now as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: Taking his seat in… Continue reading Judge Not! (Who Are You Kidding?)
Author: redwa1106
I am eclectic; Jack of All Trades, Master of None. Christian (but not 'that kind'). Loves nature, deep thinking, solitude, and a good meal with good friends. Not much on small talk. Liberal. A work in progress.
Prayer
Gathering Prayer: Holy One who is know to us by many names and in many ways, we give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives. You know the thoughts of our hearts; hear our prayers. Be present now as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: Two versions of this… Continue reading Prayer
Baptism
Gathering Prayer: Holy One who is know to us by many names and in many ways, we givethanks for the blessings that we have in our lives. You know the thoughts of our hearts; hear our prayers. Be present now as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: While baptism represents many things,… Continue reading Baptism
Coffee and Conversation Topics
ADVENT TOPICS The View Is Different from Here (Matt. 11) REPENT !!!! (Matt 3) The Magi TEACHINGS FROM THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT On Anger
Anger
Gathering Prayer: Holy One who is know to us by many names and in many ways, we give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives. You know the thoughts of our hearts; hear our prayers. Be present now as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: Jesus has been teaching… Continue reading Anger
We have some good news and we have some bad news
Gathering Prayer: Holy One who is know to us by many names and in many ways, we give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives. You know the thoughts of our hearts; hear our prayers. Be present now as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: Tom and Bob were… Continue reading We have some good news and we have some bad news
REPENT!!!
Gathering Prayer: Holy One who is know to us by many names and in many ways, we give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives. You know the thoughts of our hearts; hear our prayers. Be present now as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: You just never know… Continue reading REPENT!!!
The View is Different From Here
Focus: Ya ever have one of those days? You know, the day when you are so busy getting things lined up for a big event and then the interruptions come. Those irritating but important disruptions to your plans that mess with your flow. Then, after working things out, you take your irritations out on your… Continue reading The View is Different From Here
R.I.P Medical Debt
Recently I met with small group and discussed a big problem – Medical Debt. The meeting was inspired by reading an article where churches came together to leverage their money to buy debt., like collection agencies do..... the medical debt of complete strangers.... like six million dollars worth....... and then, forgive it. What an audacious… Continue reading R.I.P Medical Debt
Being John Pavlovitz
No, the title isn't a mistake. I know that the familiar title is, Being John Malkovich , a 1999 American fantasy comedy film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman, both making their feature film debut. The film stars John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, and Catherine Keener, with John Malkovich and Charlie Sheen as themselves. In case you have not seen it, the film is about the ability… Continue reading Being John Pavlovitz
My Thoughts and the Thoughts of Others 