Queries for Discernment and Seeking
I was asked by the clerk of a committee I am on to guide worship the other day. He wanted me not to prepare a sermon but rather help prepare our hearts and minds for
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Prayer as Song
I’ve been thinking about prayer today, and the many ways we pray that are not simply meal-time prayers (God thank you for the food). I came across Psalm 104:33 in my reading this
Preparatory Materials for Quaker Heritage Day (Part 1)
Heralding The New Creation: Mission as Participation in the Quaker TraditionQuaker Heritage Day: Berkeley Friends ChurchFebruary 12, 2011 Here are some quotes, Scripture, and Queries for personal preparation for our gathering together at Quaker Heritage
Queries for Grounding Our Work in Place
I have been thinking a lot more about place, context and community that has been usual for me. I have blogged about this already a couple times (escapism and goals). But there are some queries
My Favorite Albums From 2010
In the past I’ve done more of a write up on the albums I really enjoyed from the previous year, but as I went through my catalog I realized that I didn’t have
Resource: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Every Christmas Eve we have a very nice, contemplative candlelight service. This gathering goes for about 45-60 minutes, includes scripture reading, poetry, prayers and music. Oh and plenty of candles. The second one also has
Lineage, Belt Buckles and the BIG US. (Matthew 1:1-25)
Here’s my sermon from December 19th. This morning is the fourth and final week of advent. We have travelled long and far in our discussion this advent season, and hopefully some of the ideas,
Has Christmas Lost its Power?
Going through Christmas this year I began to wonder if Christmas has lost it’s power as a symbol and sign in our culture today. Symbols can lose power over time and when this happens
Christmas has always belonged to other traditions – Max Carter
I always enjoy Max Carter’s perspective, a f/Friend from North Carolina, a Conservative Quaker, and educator. His reflection this week on Christmas and Christians who celebrate the holiday is well worth the read.
A little surprise from Google Claus
A few weeks back google posted that they were going to be giving away a limited number of their new Chrome OS laptops for testing and everyone was welcome to apply. So I did just
Book Giveaway Winners Announced
The “Spirit Rising” book giveaway is now over and we have three winners: 1. Christine 2. T. Vail Palmer Jr. 3. Lyndsey Congratulations and Merry Christmas. I’ll be contacting you shortly.
Upcoming Berkeley Visit: Quaker Heritage Day Flyer, etc.
Hi all, many of you have already seen that I’ll be doing the talks at Quaker Heritage Day this year hosted by Berkeley Friends Church (find more info here). I know I’ve mentioned