All I can say is that it is stretching me – and I like that! She positions Jesus as not only the man of the cross, but the man of wisdom teaching. And I’ve never read much about the Gospel of Thomas, and she talks about that. Cynthia Bourgeault The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind—A New Perspective on Christ and His Message
As spring unfolds, I’m noticing growing plants everywhere that are reaching for the light, and working hard to grow strong and healthy. Every year that turns, those flowers and tree leaves own what they are, and go for it, and they’ll fight to stay alive in the fiercest of spring and summer storms. Growing and surviving make up their days. We are the lucky beneficiaries! I love seeing Instagram and FB photos of everyone’s spring outdoor joy-sightings this time of…
In a nutshell. (From: superlovetees.com)
I first heard them on the Robcast podcast, but they’d already popped up on NPR and the Today show. A darling little band of sisters (faith journeyers, it turns out) who are…wow! Band: Joseph Album title: I’m Alone, No You’re Not (listen to “White Flag” and be inspired to not let your voice be shut down in 2018!)
This book is just downright dangerous. Get ready to ask yourself a few questions, like: “Why the heck am I still doing _____?” How come I’m not doing my dream of_______?” “Holy Toledo, can I do ______ fast, like this week, or next week? I gotta, no I want to, get going!” Elizabeth Gilbert Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Abraham didn’t have a Bible. He worked his traveling sheep ranch, and looked at stars. And watched for embodied God to come and visit with him under an oak tree. Sarah figured out God’s message in laughter. Moses watched a bush, and took his shoes off and muttered and wondered. Later he listened for thunder on a mountain, and wrote it down and gave it away. Watch out! Adam and Eve listened to a snake. (Humph! We’ve had hell to…