-
Join 848 other subscribers
Amazon Author Page
-
Recent Posts
Categories
- Advent 2016
- Along the Way
- And Your Daughters
- At The Gate
- Benedict's Rule
- Christ
- Connections
- Day One
- Deep and Wide
- Desert Wisdom
- Editorials
- Engage
- For the Bride
- Here and Now
- Hermeneutics
- Holy Love
- Holy Week 2012
- Holy Week 2013
- In-Sight
- Journey
- Let Us Pray
- LGBTQ+ Writing
- Listenings
- Love
- Lumen Fidei
- Ministry Musings
- New Awakening
- Nonviolence
- Practicing the Better
- Rebuild My Church
- Shepherd's Care
- Site Updates
- Spiritual Life
- The Holy Gospel
- The Prophetic Task
- The Teaching Life
- UMC
- Uncategorized
- Wesley Windows
- Year of Mercy
Archives
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- November 2017
- October 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
Meta
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Ancient Wisdom: June 1, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 1:6-14 Meditation: “Ready for Whatever” The question of the disciples was exactly what we’d expect them to ask. Their Jewish understanding of the Messiah as one who would restore the Davidic Kingdom had revived in them following Jesus’ … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
In-Sight: An Amazing Conversation–If Only
Dualistic thinking has all but stopped the conversation between scientists and theologians. Until we are willing to see the facts of science as the actions of God and the revelation of God as an affirmation of the created order,, we … Continue reading
Posted in In-Sight
4 Comments
Lumen Fidei: Faith and the Search for God
Faith is a “light” to illuminate our path toward God in the same way that a flashlight is a means to show the way home. This is probably why the imagery of light and illumination can be found in all … Continue reading
Posted in Lumen Fidei
Comments Off on Lumen Fidei: Faith and the Search for God
Ancient Wisdom: May 25, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 17:22-31 Meditation: A Manual for Our Witness” The account of Paul’s visit to Athens provides an outline for the way we should engage non-Christian people, no matter where they are. First, Paul took the time to get to … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Ancient Wisdom: May 25, 2014 (Year A)
In-Sight: Compromise
We have been hearing a lot recently about the “danger of compromise.” The problem with such a blanket indictment is that it ignores the fact that much good has come from compromise. We would not have the Bible, the Creeds, … Continue reading
Lumen Fidei: The Dialogue Between Faith & Reason
We continue our exploration of the nature of the truth which informs and forms our faith. We have noted that it is truth rooted in love, and mediated through the senses. Today, we understand it to be truth that is … Continue reading
Posted in Lumen Fidei
Comments Off on Lumen Fidei: The Dialogue Between Faith & Reason
Ancient Wisdom: May 18, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 7:55-60 Meditation: “Covering Our Ears” Stephen was stoned because the angry crowd covered their ears (v 57). It was all over after that. It still is. When we stop listening, we stop relating. When we stop listening, we … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
In-Sight: Wesleyan Contributions
Many of you who follow the Oboedire blog are Christians in the Wesleyan tradition. As you already know, this tradition is a convergence of the Anglican, Roman, Orthodox traditions, summarized in the word “holiness.” From time to time, I want … Continue reading
Posted in In-Sight
Comments Off on In-Sight: Wesleyan Contributions
Lumen Fidei: Faith as Hearing and Sight
Faith is not immaterial. It is mediated through the senses–particularly hearing and sight. The ultimate object of this is the Incarnation. We have “seen and heard” the Word made flesh. The original disciples did this through actually walking and talking … Continue reading
Posted in Lumen Fidei
Comments Off on Lumen Fidei: Faith as Hearing and Sight
Ancient Wisdom: May 11, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 2:42-47 Meditation: “Off To A Good Start” On the basis of repentance and baptism, the first Christians set about establishing the foundation for their life together. Over time, they added other features. But we are fortunate to see … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Ancient Wisdom: May 11, 2014 (Year A)
And Your Daughters: Transforming Worship
Ruth Haley Barton recently included the following remarks about transforming worship in a larger piece she wrote about life together…. “Transforming worship is highly participatory. We embrace a liturgical style that is not focused on the up-front presence and performance … Continue reading
Posted in And Your Daughters
Comments Off on And Your Daughters: Transforming Worship
Lumen Fidei: Knowledge of Truth and Love
Pope Francis turns to the heart of faith–the “truth” that emerges from the Lover-beloved relationship. We have faith ultimately because God is Love…and because God loves. And we have been given…and accepted…that love. We believe because we are loved, and … Continue reading
Posted in Lumen Fidei
Comments Off on Lumen Fidei: Knowledge of Truth and Love
Ancient Wisdom: May 4, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Meditation: “Where It Begins” There may have been a million people in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost. As the story reveals (2:7-11), people from all over the world were there. And when Peter finished his … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Ancient Wisdom: May 4, 2014 (Year A)