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Comment on on God the Great Physician and Jesus the Healer by “On Vocation” Part 2 « Christ's Church for Brooklyn

“On Vocation” Part 2 « Christ's Church for Brooklyn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:01:13 +0000

[...] his job, his faith, and the place where they intersect. Jen blogged about that experience both here and at her personal blog. What you may not know is that was the first part in what we hope will [...]

Comment on on the ELCA by Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:31:12 +0000

Amen!!

Comment on on the ELCA by Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:02:02 +0000

It’s hard for me to read this sitting at my desk at work. I want to shout. And cry. And say Amen. And hug somebody. And be hugged by somebody. And whisper thank you.

My emotions are not only because of my personal beliefs about what the ELCA has done. But they’re equally because (to further quote the article linked in the post):

“Jesus is between the red and the green microphones, between the red and the blue states offering us life and salvation in the words of eternal life and in the sacrament of his own body and blood. Jesus right there between the liberals and conservatives speaking the word that the first shall be last and the last shall be first. Jesus standing there saying forgive as you have been forgiven.”

Comment on dead German guy preaching this Sunday by jentb

jentb — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:59:11 +0000

for clarification, in case both Steven and Krister are wondering, that comment was really from me. Sorry guys. (forgot I was logged in as sjbaird while sjbaird was still reeling from his vertigo.)

Comment on dead German guy preaching this Sunday by sjbaird

sjbaird — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:03:51 +0000

Krister, that’s awesome. Thanks for sharing that.

Comment on dead German guy preaching this Sunday by Krister

Krister — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:19:12 +0000

It was in high school reading this sermon from his collection of sermons The Shaking of the Foundations that I came to faith. Powerful time in my life, and I’ve been indebted to Tillich ever since. Hope it went well!

Comment on Wonderful News. by Charmian

Charmian — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:36:08 +0000

Congratulations to a really proud Dad!! But let me rub it in….. Girls rule!! You and Ira are out numbered!!
Love to you all
Charmian
PS… Laura its not a mystery any more but a blessing!!

Comment on on God the Great Physician and Jesus the Healer by “On Vocation” Part 2 « Christ's Church for Brooklyn Blog

“On Vocation” Part 2 « Christ's Church for Brooklyn Blog — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:39:56 +0000

[...] his job, his faith and the place where they intersect. Jen blogged about that experience both here and at her personal blog. What you may not know is that was the first part in what we hope will [...]

Comment on Learning to Feel God’s Presence by JTB

JTB — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:13:16 +0000

I’m looking forward to this…glad I didn’t miss it last week, after all. Though of course I would never claim that God micro-managed that “providential” mixup just for my benefit…:)

Comment on I am my favorite subject. by Casey.

Casey. — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:05:01 +0000

My church taught me that God is vengeful, and that my purpose as a Christian is simply to bring others to know and agree with our very narrow view of God. A God who feels that everyone is not created equal, that certain relationships are more holy than others, that heaven is small and has room for only a few of us there.

My church taught me that I am only as good as the number of people I bring to this narrow view. And that there is only a place for me in this tiny heaven if I can sway people to this way, regardless of harmful it may be for them. And really, my church taught me that there was really no room there for me.

Because of this, I need my church to open to everyone without condition. For there to be room for disagreement and discussion and change. To provide a place of rest for those who have been left outside.