This Sunday, we have a meaningful and poignant confluence of Christian commemorations: it is, of course, Palm Sunday, but it also is the feast day of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This means that we will be beginning Holy Week–starting our long walk to the cross–hand in hand with Bonhoeffer; with his words in our ears, and the…… Continue reading Bonhoeffer, Palm Sunday and Our Walk to the Cross
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A Little Less Certainty in 2017
Have you ever heard of the Piltdown Man? One of my favorite podcasts is “Stuff You Missed in History Class” (suffice it to say that I missed a lot in history class–my husband is constantly shocked at my ignorance!). Last week, I listened to an episode on the Piltdown Man (find the episode here:…… Continue reading A Little Less Certainty in 2017
Thoughts for 2017: Believe; Act; Abide
So, thoughts on 2016? Not one of our best years, was it? First and foremost, whatever you think about the Trump election, the election cycle was divisive and ugly, and brought out the most contentious in many of us. And, we ended up with a president who has said truly despicable things about women, Muslims,…… Continue reading Thoughts for 2017: Believe; Act; Abide
