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Wrestling with Shifting Faith in a Restless World

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    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

    A Call to Repentance

    John’s baptism is tricky to preach on. On the one hand, he’s a fiery preacher who makes stark the need for transformation in a dark world. On… Read more “A Call to Repentance”

    January 13, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Light & Word, Hope & Life

    I had the honour of preaching the Christmas Day message this morning at Trinity Lutheran Church. John happens to be my favourite gospel, for all it’s imagery… Read more “Light & Word, Hope & Life”

    December 25, 2018 by erinbecky123

    A Magnificat Protest — Sermon for Advent 4

    The more I learn about Mary, the more I love how much of a rebellious world-shaker she is. I left behind the image of a meek, mild,… Read more “A Magnificat Protest — Sermon for Advent 4”

    December 23, 2018 by erinbecky123

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