Gathering: Now, as we gather, let's pause to center ourselves, give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives, and to be both present and mindful as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: Epistemology is the philosophical answer to the question “How do we know?”. It seeks not just an… Continue reading Doubt
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.
Introspection
Gathering: Now, as we gather, let's pause to center ourselves, give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives, and to be both present and mindful as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: Socrates is credited with saying that the unexamined life is not worth living. While most of us… Continue reading Introspection
Scars
Gathering: Now, as we gather, let's pause to center ourselves, give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives, and to be both present and mindful as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Tonight let us think, listen and speak so that our speech will not only be worth listening to,… Continue reading Scars
Love
Gathering: Now, as we gather, let's pause to center ourselves, give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives, and to be both present and mindful as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Tonight let us think, listen and speak so that our speech will not only be worth listening to,… Continue reading Love
Awe
Gathering: Now, as we gather, let's pause to center ourselves, give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives, and to be both present and mindful as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Tonight let us think, listen and speak so that our speech will not only be worth listening to,… Continue reading Awe
Marcus Borg on Salvation
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: Growing up as a… Continue reading Marcus Borg on Salvation
Marcus Borg: Jesus
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: For Christians, Jesus (as… Continue reading Marcus Borg: Jesus
Marcus Borg Talks About God
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: In one of his… Continue reading Marcus Borg Talks About God
Nostalgia
During this time of quarantine, I have spent many moments thinking about the not so distant past. When a friend was looking for a fishing partner I was full of questions: was that allowed? How would it work? We would have to drive separately together, so the chatter of the trip would be missed. Social… Continue reading Nostalgia
Thanksgiving
Gathering Prayer: Holy One who is known to us by many names and in many ways, we give thanks for the blessings that we have in our lives. Be present now as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: The United Church of Christ observes two sacraments (Christ instructed his followers to practice… Continue reading Thanksgiving
My Thoughts and the Thoughts of Others 