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    Thoughts on “Shameless: A Sexual Reformation”

    I feel a rather satisfied sense of irony that my post about Nadia Bolz-Weber’s new book “Shameless: A Sexual Revolution” is set to go live today, March… Read more “Thoughts on “Shameless: A Sexual Reformation””

    March 8, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Stillness Is Not Inaction

    In the busyness of this day grant me a stillness of seeing, O God. In the conflicting voices of my heart grant me a calmness of hearing.… Read more “Stillness Is Not Inaction”

    June 26, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Pride Month Feature: Jamie Arpin-Ricci

    I’m excited to you introduce to you today author and pastor Jamie Arpin-Ricci. Jamie and his wife, Kim, are pastors and leaders in the Little Flowers Community –… Read more “Pride Month Feature: Jamie Arpin-Ricci”

    June 22, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Selig

    “If we remember that the German word for holy (selig) is the root of our word silly, we may be forced to make some pertinent connections.” —… Read more “Selig”

    February 17, 2018February 19, 2018 by Erin Thomas

    Gender, Pleasure, and God – Rev. Lura Groen

    Originally posted on We Talk. We Listen.:
    In many, many Christian circles enjoyment is suspect and “pleasure” is a dirty word. This quandary even more problematic when you’re…

    March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    Dear Jean, Week 7: I Don’t Birthday Well

    I don’t “birthday” well. Erin Thomas: b. September 08, 1978 Jean Vanier: b. September 10, 1928 We are nearly a perfectly golden fifty years apart. You have… Read more “Dear Jean, Week 7: I Don’t Birthday Well”

    September 10, 2016September 10, 2016 by Erin Thomas

    Dear Jean, Week 5: Is Fear Really Sinful?

    There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect… Read more “Dear Jean, Week 5: Is Fear Really Sinful?”

    August 18, 2016 by Erin Thomas

    Everything You Wanted To Know About Lammas, But Were Afraid To Ask…

    Originally posted on Tadhg Talks…:
    ..with apologies to Woody Allen for  nearly using a movie title in which he had a small part to play [pun intended].…

    July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 by Erin Thomas

    The Space of Generations

    I’m thumbing through my worn copy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s “Letters and Papers from Prison”. Good book. Classic book. Powerful book. When the world seems way too bleak… Read more “The Space of Generations”

    June 8, 2016June 8, 2016 by Erin Thomas

    “Don’t Weep.” – Jesus

    It’s always humbling to be able to preach at Lord of Glory. I was hesitant to share the message that I did, knowing it could touch some… Read more ““Don’t Weep.” – Jesus”

    June 5, 2016 by Erin Thomas

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