Shared Reading – “Jesus’ Death” – by Richard Rohr

Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation From the Center for Action and Contemplation Week Sixteen Jesus’ Death Layered MeaningsThursday, April 18, 2019Holy Thursday Two theologians I deeply respect, Marcus Borg (1942-2015) and John Dominic Crossan (b. 1934), offer important historical and symbolic context for the crucifixion. The theory of “penal substitutionary atonement” only became dominant in recentContinue reading “Shared Reading – “Jesus’ Death” – by Richard Rohr”

One Other’s Take on Taking a Break…

A 2016 study of more than 1,000 participants found that people who took a one-week break from Facebook had greater life satisfaction. “If you stop logging into Facebook, you’re not going to get the shakes and start vomiting and going into physical withdrawals.” Taking social media breaks, or quitting altogether, isn’t a great option forContinue reading “One Other’s Take on Taking a Break…”

I only thought I was retiring…

Heather Fulbright knew she wanted to be a teacher like her dad, David Moser. Daughter follows in father’s footsteps Sarah Newell williamson Apr 19, 2010 The Moser family has influenced thousands of Catawba County students. When veteran teacher David Moser leaves the classroom this June, he’ll take with him memories of math-themed songs and contestsContinue reading “I only thought I was retiring…”

Even in the Worst Times…Shared Reading from Rick Warren

Even in the Worst Times, God Is Good BY RICK WARREN — FEBRUARY 25, 20191.7K “Protect me, God, because I trust in you. I said to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you’” (Psalm 16:1-2 NCV).Although it’s true not everything that happens in your life is good, that doesn’tContinue reading “Even in the Worst Times…Shared Reading from Rick Warren”

Daily Readings for Thursday, April 18th

24 Hours a Day Meditation for the Day I should strive for a friendliness and helpfulness that will affect all who come near to me. I should try to see something to love in them. I should welcome them, bestow little courtesies and understandings on them, and help them if they ask for help. IContinue reading “Daily Readings for Thursday, April 18th”