Archive for July, 2011

11 years and a day…

Posted: Sunday, July 24th, 2011 @ 7:58 am in Life in General | No Comments »

11 years and a day… Has it been that long since hands were placed upon my head and prayers spoken ordaining me to ecclesiastical office? Yes, it really has… and this morning as I pause in quiet reflection, before I head out to weave through a construction zone to get to the church building where [...]

Pushing boundaries, seeking to embrace one’s call

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 @ 1:49 pm in Community of Christ, Faith, Belief and related, Myself, Sermons, prayer | No Comments »

I struggle with my ministerial calling, and with my ordination. To those who have read past post, this is no surprise. For others it may just be. The simplest way to put it is that when I was ordained I was ordained to the office that reflected my calling at that time and place. However [...]

Reflection on Bread for the World National Gathering 2011 pt2

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 @ 1:21 pm in Bread for the World, Building the Peacable Community, Community of Christ, Education, Faith, Belief and related, Family & Friends, Life in General, Myself, Scriptual Reflections. . ., Sermons, prayer | No Comments »

I walked by trays with cheese and local fruit, ate some of the cheese, drank some water. My failing memories of humidity having clearly been brought to mind, and thankful to be within an air-conditioned building. I walked by tables with informational things and more, down stairs, and found myself in an area  set with [...]