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: “It does not seem normal, this surge of animal fear I feel buzzing around my ears as… Continue reading Anxiety
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.
Bowling Alone
Gathering: 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. Be present now as we enter a time of thought and discussion. Focus: Social Capital is the mutual trust and cooperation that arises from the web of connections among… Continue reading Bowling Alone
Doubt
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
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
My Thoughts and the Thoughts of Others 