This morning I started one for here about giving and stewardship, however I accidently lost the post, but plan to re-craft it in near future. Also some reflection on what is church, with a primary focus I think upon the local expression is also in the works, and has been for a week or so. If it gets finished I am sure it shall appear at least in part here, as I see it a continuation of the “Building the peaceable community (Zion)” series. In fact it is currently titled “Building the Peaceable Community (Zion): pt4 Church.” I am also starting to work on a couple of sermons, (31 Jan and 21 March) both which are primarily in the “thought and early reflection stage” I doubt I will get further on either until after the webcast on Sunday by Prophet-Present Steve Veazey as he shares words of guidance and inspired council to the church. I am also working on a few things  things about liturgical theology, peace and justice…  Mixed in this as well are things that may come to form as I reflect upon the congregation and work with my fellow pastors in helping to serve with the Kirtland Community of Christ.

So yes there’s a lot on my plate writing wise. the struggle is less with the thoughts, but bringing them together. As often of late the ideas are running through my head, when I’m in the car, spending time with friends, working on 6 in pipes with a friend, watching a child or two run around and play, or in the shower…  where I can’t just write the thoughts down, and when I get to where I can the wonderful metaphors, explorations, and thoughts are not as full and refuse to take shape again. But I’m going to try and set aside time to write. As I try and arrange things I may also end up re-arranging my dwelling place, and perhaps that shall lead to a more productive environment… or is it just a new distraction?

Beyond all this I have also realized I haven’t been reading a lot lately, well not reading a lot of long pieces, you know long journal articles or books… So I’m going to start tackling that as well. I think I’ll start by reading through some of those books on the bookshelves’ that I never finished either as they were not assigned or I just ran out of time…. Or perhaps the one sitting on my bedside table, a book never assigned which I started a while back and then kinda forgot it was there till today when I saw it there along with a roll of electrical tape…. no I have no idea why the tape is there.

Time to reflect on other things,

Peace be with you,

I’m not sure if anyone will read this, as the site has been down a few weeks. I had planed to have it down only a day or two and for it to come up new and fresh. However with all of life events of late, many unexpected changes and challenges that just has not happened.

stay tuned though, as changes are on their way. However they will have to wait until I get a bit more settled and figured out my computer problems.

If you have ideas of what you would like to See here, what you would like me to write about or share, leave a comment or…

Also looking for ideas for visual design changes as well.

Till then, and even after, Peace be with you.

If all goes well you will not notice a difference in the feeds; however, as I just changed they way they are handled you may. If you experince any problems please let me know and I will revert back to the old system. If all goes well I might make a few other changes. Please send any ideas, comments, suggestions, and critizims my way.

Peace,

The nation I live in has decided to once again to divided the executive and legislative branches of government between more than one political party, and thus perhaps a greater chance is on the horizon for a government that better reflects the multitude of views found within its borders. Though I long for the day when there are no borders and we live as one large human family, embracing and sharing our many cultures and traditions without fear but with love and acceptance. Thus I look forward to March, when I will for a week I will get to experience that dreamed for community of humanity in a smaller scale as I worship and share with my sisters and brothers from around the globe.

The lectionary year is drawing to a close and a new year is about to burst forth. Will those who are members of Community of Christ truly step forth and embrace their call and the theme of this new year to “Share the Peace of Christ”? Will others embrace with us that call to share peace? Will we one day all know, express, and reflect that peace to all we encounter, regardless of our differences of faith, belief, culture. . . ?

As this new year dawns, I now make a commitment to increase what this blog is for me. Along with the purposes it has served thus far, I will attempt to reflect on the some of the lectionary scriptures. My plan at present is to choose at least two Sundays each month, and reflect on one or two of the lectionary passages, and also the theme for that week. I hope to start this practice a few days before the new lectionary year (3-Dec-06). I will be reflecting on the Hebrew Scripture passage from Jeremiah and the Gospel passage from Luke that are assigned for the Third. It may be briefer or more in depth than those that will follow as in the next couple of weeks I will be witting a 15 page (plus probably 10000000 pages of appendixes) exegesis paper on these passages and thus may have more insight, or perhaps want to take a time-out from them. If all goes well I will write this reflection a few days before that Sunday.

Peace be with you