This morning, I read Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and my whole spirit calmed down. He lived and was martyred during one of the most awful periods for the church. And yet, his words are like a balm and a reminder of what community is supposed to be like for believers. I do not think we are … Continue reading Today I Choose Love and Light
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If a Genie Could Grant us Wholeheartedness
My husband and I were solving all the problems of the world this morning over coffee, and again, the discussion of violence in our nation was at the forefront of our thoughts. We were acknowledging that it is difficult to have a conversation about how to solve the problems without people getting heated, and … Continue reading If a Genie Could Grant us Wholeheartedness
Sorting through Winners and Losers, Love and Not
My head is a mess of ideas this morning, a big compilation of heavy thoughts and wrenching, reaching motives. First Google searches this morning were: Rule of Law Rule of Etiquette Rule of Debate Principles of Warfare The idea that the conquering army goes in immediately to tend to the enemy wounded In all the … Continue reading Sorting through Winners and Losers, Love and Not
