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Wrestling with Shifting Faith in a Restless World

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    Judgment, Jesus,Figs, & Poop

    Preaching on passages known for judgment during their integrative history is difficult. For some reason, we are overly attached to this notion of God as axe-wielder, ready… Read more “Judgment, Jesus,Figs, & Poop”

    March 25, 2019 by erinbecky123

    When I No Longer Want to be Curious

    How do I stay curious about  the people in front of me who act out in ways that are violent and destructive? I don’t want to. I… Read more “When I No Longer Want to be Curious”

    March 15, 2019 by erinbecky123

    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

    Ash Wednesday: Embracing Healing for Lent

    Yesterday was Ash Wednesday — the day in the Christian liturgical calendar that marks the beginning of Lent. The day we remember our mortality — we are… Read more “Ash Wednesday: Embracing Healing for Lent”

    March 7, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Mist-Covered Mountains: Finding the Magic in Liminality

    The Celts believed there was another dividing line that all people could straddle, if only they stretched themselves out a bit. And that’s the divide between the… Read more “Mist-Covered Mountains: Finding the Magic in Liminality”

    March 1, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Creating Shadows

    There’s nothing quite like the fluid warmth of candlelight. One small flame illuminates a dark space with a nonjudgmental gentleness — its light welcomes everyone regardless of… Read more “Creating Shadows”

    February 15, 2019 by erinbecky123

    The Cold Light of Illumination

    The polar vortex is a demanding oppressor. Coldness creates contraction — in cells, in molecules. The same goes for life. It becomes frigidly contracted, small, hunkered down.… Read more “The Cold Light of Illumination”

    February 8, 2019 by erinbecky123

    When We Kill the Prophets

    I remember when Rob Bell released his book “Love Wins”. There was somewhat of a frenzy at our church about Rob’s teachings — whether or not they… Read more “When We Kill the Prophets”

    February 4, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Goddess & Saint: Trusting Shared Space on Imbolc

    In the Northern Hemisphere, February 01 is Imbolc or the Feast of St.Brigid/Brigid’s Day. Imbolc, in the Celtic calendar, marks the beginning of spring (which, I understand,… Read more “Goddess & Saint: Trusting Shared Space on Imbolc”

    February 1, 2019October 31, 2020 by erinbecky123

    What’s Up for 2019

    It’s exciting to be blogging again after being on hiatus for a few months. Being on internship has required me to start learning an entirely new language… Read more “What’s Up for 2019”

    January 25, 2019 by erinbecky123

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