Stan’s Corner, Thursday, September 1
“The version of Christianity that formed me gave off conflicting signals. On the one hand, it was very moralistic and burdensome; on the other, it was supposed to have forgiveness […]
“The version of Christianity that formed me gave off conflicting signals. On the one hand, it was very moralistic and burdensome; on the other, it was supposed to have forgiveness […]
For all of August’s entries, please look under “Blogs.” Recently we went to an amateur art auction at Valley View Falls and were treated, at the end of it, by […]
This is the fourth quote from Alan Jones’ book, Reimagining Christianity:* (Which is very thought provoking.) “Even as a young kid, God was to me an impenetrable mystery, yet I […]
From Alan Jones’ book: Reimagining Christianity:* “My ‘belief’ began with an experience of being loved, and that experience was then tested in communion with others who were touched by the […]
We were without power for 32 hours without running water because we are on a well, and without television or the computer—it seemed like a week. Anyway, I will put […]
From Alan Jones’ book: Reimagining Christianity:* #1 “When I was about eight I was admitted to the choir of the low-church parish (moderate evangelical) near my home, and this changed […]
Here is the second half of Desiderata: Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is […]
Here is a famous piece of advice that I will continue on Friday’s blog. Meanwhile, here are two days in advance because we will be exploring the Hudson River Area […]
Here is a nice paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm by Leslie Brandt: The Lord is my constant companion. There is no need that He cannot fulfill. Whether His course for […]
Several years ago I read a book by Kathleen Norris describing the plains of North Dakota in which she says “quietness is a spiritual exercise,” and includes this beautiful description: […]