As I gain my family back together again, one member is experiencing a loss and a gain at the same time. Kris has decided to move to Dubuque this weekend. She has a job starting on Monday, and if all works well she will stay at the job and stay living in Dubuque. While the rest of … [Read more…]
This same miracle story is also seen in Matthew 8:23-27 and Luke 8:22-25. When comparing the stories, I find that in the NRSV, the author of Matthew starts out the story with a command of getting into the boat and Jesus leading the way. In Mark and Luke, there is no commandment by Jesus to … [Read more…]
I have posted this to both of my blogs this time. As a Christian, I have the faith in God, that there is a promise of life not death upon the physical death. This is a belief I find hope and comfort in. The idea of death is not anxious creating but freeing, as a … [Read more…]
I have posted this to both of my blogs this time. As a Christian, I have the faith in God, that there is a promise of life not death upon the physical death. This is a belief I find hope and comfort in. The idea of death is not anxious creating but freeing, as a … [Read more…]
I stole the idea of posting this from someone else in Seminary. I also used what someone else had put together for Lent readings as well. However, I put all the readings into my Logos to come up with a balanced reading that could be done from today through the Saturday before Easter. It is … [Read more…]
The last several days I have been dealing with a feeling inside that has been hard to explain. I am thankful for taking my “Loss and Grief” class, as it has allowed me to or maybe it is better put, forced me to explore these feelings rather than dismiss them. Normally I might just let … [Read more…]
Over the weekend I was told about a member from my congregation that had passed away. I knew he was sick and had been in hospice care for a few months now. When I first heard that he most likely would pass very soon, I said a prayer for him. Don attend our services regularly. He … [Read more…]
Although things have been going well over all for me something seemed to be missing. I felt as if the Spirit was not around me or at least I could not see it. To be honest, I have never felt as if I was a very spiritual person. I have wanted to be but it … [Read more…]
Twenty four seven coverage every time a celebrity dies is just so amazing. What is it that attracts us to other peoples experience in loss? What about sharing in their grief? As I been watching and for the most part, unwillingly watch the drama of the Whitney Huston coverage, I began to ponder what this means to me and … [Read more…]
First, no no no and no, I do not believe what I am saying in the title. There may be some more appropriate ways than others but we all grieve in our own ways. However I was really taken aback when I saw an article at Yahoo Sports today. We have a football player, criticizing a player from the … [Read more…]