A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His Surprising Thoughts on God by Alister McGrath- Part 7, Chapter 5- Einstein and the Bigger Picture: Weaving Things Together We are reviewing Alister McGrath’s new book, “A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His SurprisingContinue reading “A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His Surprising Thoughts on God by Alister McGrath- Part 7, Chapter 5- Einstein and the Bigger Picture: Weaving Things Together”
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Lent with Mary Chapin Carpenter (3)
Lent with Mary Chapin Carpenter (3) Each year, on Ash Wednesday and during Lent, I focus attention on a singer-songwriter or album from the popular culture of my lifetime in which I find echoes of the Lenten journey. This year, we devote ourselves to listening to Mary Chapin Carpenter’s superb intensely personal album from 2012,Continue reading “Lent with Mary Chapin Carpenter (3)”
“A bit of goodness tucked out of sight”
One year I watched an orb weaver spider at uncommonly close range. She had set up housekeeping by stringing her web from our basketball backboard to the corner of the house. Just above the eave on that corner is a floodlight that’s triggered by motion. Every night that September I carried my late mother’s lameContinue reading ““A bit of goodness tucked out of sight””
An Internet Monk PSA: Wash your hands!!!
An Internet Monk Public Service Announcement: Wash your hands!!! For years, Britain operated a research facility called the Common Cold Unit, but it closed in 1989 without ever finding a cure. It did, however, conduct some interesting experiments. In one, a volunteer was fitted with a device that leaked a thin fluid at his nostrilsContinue reading “An Internet Monk PSA: Wash your hands!!!”
Sermon Lent IIA: The Wind is Freshening (John 3:1-17)
Sermon Lent IIA The Wind Is Freshening (John 3:1-17) The Lord be with you. Over the next few Sundays, we will be reading stories from John’s Gospel. These stories tell about encounters Jesus had with several individuals and how he helped them find faith, forgiveness, healing, and life. I think this is an important emphasisContinue reading “Sermon Lent IIA: The Wind is Freshening (John 3:1-17)”
Lenten Brunch Lite 2: March 7, 2020
Lenten Brunch Lite 2: March 7, 2020 During the Lenten season, we will offer a “lite” version of our Saturday Brunch. Each week, I will set forth one question (or set of questions) related to keeping Lent and ask us to focus our discussion on it. Last week we asked about your faith community andContinue reading “Lenten Brunch Lite 2: March 7, 2020”
The Year That Wasn’t
A quick perusal of my Facebook posts, and you would have a pretty good idea that my year went pretty well: Lots of hiking and visiting with family and friends Building five new garden beds for flowers and vegetables Enjoying the resultant garden bounty My son’s engagement to a wonderful woman Celebrations of birthdays andContinue reading “The Year That Wasn’t”
A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His Surprising Thoughts on God by Alister McGrath- Part 6, Chapter 4- The Theory of General Relativity: Final Formulation and Confirmation
A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His Surprising Thoughts on God by Alister McGrath- Part 6, Chapter 4- The Theory of General Relativity: Final Formulation and Confirmation We are reviewing Alister McGrath’s new book, “A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and HisContinue reading “A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His Surprising Thoughts on God by Alister McGrath- Part 6, Chapter 4- The Theory of General Relativity: Final Formulation and Confirmation”
Lent with Mary Chapin Carpenter (2)
Lent with Mary Chapin Carpenter (2) Each year, on Ash Wednesday and during Lent, I focus attention on a singer-songwriter or album from the popular culture of my lifetime in which I find echoes of the Lenten journey. This year, we devote ourselves to listening to Mary Chapin Carpenter’s superb intensely personal album from 2012,Continue reading “Lent with Mary Chapin Carpenter (2)”
Scott Lencke: Lament in Silence
Note from CM: Thanks to Scott for this thoughtful reminder about the importance of lament prayers — an especially relevant topic during Lent. You can read more of Scott’s writing at The Prodigal Thought. • • • Lament in Silence by Scott Lencke The church has entered the season of Lent. This is a focusedContinue reading “Scott Lencke: Lament in Silence”
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