Monthly Archives: October 2013

Let Us Pray: UnceasingvPrayer

Posted on October 31, 2013 by

St. Augustine sheds helpful light on how we pray without ceasing… “And all my desire is before you” (Ps 37:10)… This very desire of yours is your prayer; and if your desire is continual, your prayer is continual too. It … Continue reading →

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Ministry Musings: Keep Watch Over Yourself

Posted on October 30, 2013 by

     Institutions in decline increase the pressure on leaders to “produce” and “succeed.”  This is the sociological equivalent to the natural survival instinct.  I see it across the board in North American Christianity, but especially among church-planting pastors and those … Continue reading →

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In-Sight: Realistic Spirituality

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

This is not a commercial for The Common English Bible.  There are some places where I think it misses the boat, which is a risk every translation must take in its aim to make the Bible more accessible and readable… … Continue reading →

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Announcement: A Simpler Way

Posted on October 28, 2013 by

Hello, Everyone! I have made the decision to end my regular, thematic postings.  The production of them has become too labor-intensive and deadline-driven. As of today, the only regular post for Oboedire will be “The Holy Gospel” each Saturday.  I … Continue reading →

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The Holy Gospel: October 27, 2013 (Year C)

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

Read:  Luke 18:9-14 Meditation: “The Great Mistake” Jesus hit the nail on the head–when we declare ourselves “righteous,” we will use our self-declared status to look upon others with contempt.  That’s what egotism does.  It has to be “above” some … Continue reading →

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Ooops!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by

Working ahead on the blog has backfired on me!  A post intended for Christmas week posted accidentally today. No….I am not taking a two-month “Christmas break”—and even though I am a Willie Nelson devotee, I am NOT ready to hear … Continue reading →

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Listenings: Sign of Our Deliverance

Posted on October 21, 2013 by

Gratitude is the sign that our resentments no longer rule us.  Gratitude is not just an occasional “thanks be to God” (p. 63), it is a disposition of the heart that celebrates our liberation from death-dealing elements in our lives.  … Continue reading →

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