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Category Archives: Lent
The pinky promise of Jesus — #1word5voices #rethinkchurch #40days
I recently taught my six year old about what a pinky promise is. I’m sure you’ve made a pinky promise or two in your life. They’re pretty scary when you get down to it. Stronger than blood oaths, pinky promises … Continue reading
Joy is a choice, especially if you choose ice cream. — #1word5voices #rethinkchurch
Today, my family got to eat ice cream at Culver’s. It was so fun to watch our 21 month old get all messy eating it and hearing our 6 year old laugh while she watched her sister (in between her … Continue reading
I Am alone. — #1word5voices #40days #rethinkchurch
How often would you say that you freak out? And by, “freak out,” I don’t mean you just have a mini moment of being shocked. Brain farts aren’t what I’m talking about. How often would you say that you FREAK! … Continue reading
Look, an advertisement! — #1word5voices #rethinkchurch #40days #look
Look around you right now. What do you see? Think about your day so far today. Was there anything out of the ordinary that popped out to you? We live in a world bombarded with commercials and advertisements designed to … Continue reading
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HELLO THERE I HAVE AN ANNOUCEMENT!!! — #1word5voices #rethinkchurch #40days #announce
In case you missed my last post, this year for Lent I’m trying something different. I’m putting together a playlist of songs that I want to reflect on each day as a way to connect to God and drive me … Continue reading
Wanna join my party for Lent? #1word5voices
This year for Lent, I’m going to try something different. I’m putting together a playlist of songs that I want to reflect on each day as a way to connect to God and drive me into Scripture, prayer, or reflection. … Continue reading
Death in his grave – #HappyEaster #Easter2014
Death is in his grave. Where, O Death, is your sting? You have lost. “Though the Earth Cried out for blood Satisfied her hunger was Her billows calmed on raging seas for the souls on men she craved “Sun and … Continue reading
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Capitalism is broken. — #10questions6voices #rethinkchurch #workersrights #immigrationreform
There, I said it. Capitalism is broken. But so is every other form of economic theory, lest you think I’m commie pink on the inside. (Why would that be utterly horrible if it were true, anyway?!?) When broken humans practice … Continue reading
DO NOT PUSH THE BIG, RED BUTTON – #basicneeds #temptation @umrethinkchurch
You wanna push it, don’t you? Admit it. C’mon, it’s safe to do so. You know you’re tempted. DON’T PUSH THAT BUTTON!!!!!!! I want to set up this as a gag in a mall somewhere and watch people react to … Continue reading
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Basic needs: being still #rethinkchurch #40days #basicneeds
It’s that ashy time of year again: Lent. All of the conversations about what people are giving up or adding to their lives culminate on this day. (Please stop using the “I gave Lent up for Lent” joke. It’s played … Continue reading
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