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What we need, not what we deserve
http://blog.graceroots.org/ 2008/ 10/ what-we-need-not-what-we-deserve.htmlThe story below happened after midnight on this day twenty years ago (October 2, 1988 - approximately half my life ago). It's not exactly a "prodigal son returns home and is thrown a party" story, but it is a true happening in my life that would eventually play a part in helping me to understand the grace and love of God.
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Vicar Reprimanded Over Gay Blessing
http://northwales.biz/ ?p=10279From here: An Anglican vicar has been reprimanded after he blessed a civil partnership between two women, he said today. The Rev Jim Cotter, of St Hywyn’s in Aberdaron, North Wales, said he carried out the blessing in church for the two women, who live in Yorkshire, but have a home near his parish.
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You Are Gonna Miss This
http://allancockerill.com/ family/ you-are-gonna-miss-thisFathers’ Day always makes me think, and so does Mothers’ day! As I watch my kids continue to grow, and experience the ups and downs of their teen years and early adulthood, I think more and more on these special days.
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"So he divided his property between them..."
http://www.parablesofaprodigalworld.com/ 2008/ 09/ so-he-divided-his-property-be…It's one of the most overlooked, taken-for-granted lines in the parable. A parable with so many nuances, so many lessons, so much truth, so rich in explanatory power. "But while he was still far off..." "Put a ring on his finger..." "...this son of mine was dead and is alive again..." Densely packed truth.
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Serial Killer Strikes In Frankenstein Issue #4
http://hellnotes.com/ serial-killer-strikes-in-frankenstein-issue-4/Serial Killer Strikes In Frankenstein Issue #4 28 Aug In the 19th century, Dr. Victor Frankenstein brought his first creation to life, but a horrible turn of events forced him to abandon his creation and fall away from the public eye.
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Ken Alexander and I spent a lot of time together in a variety of prisons
http://westhorp.typepad.com/ dailygrit/ 2008/ 08/ ken-alexander-a.htmlYup, I've been in prison and it was Ken Alexander's fault. Over a period of 15 years, I was in and out of Michigan's prison system, the last place I ever thought I'd spend time. Today at a conference at the St.
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Bless Me, Father…
http://www.lippsisters.com/ 2008/ 08/ 19/ bless-me-father/for I have sinned. It’s been two weeks since my last confession. This is how Peggy’s sister, Anita, begins her confession. She then admits to taking money at the laundromat and also taking the Lord’s name in vain.
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Drench Anger with Forgiveness
http://anamchara.com/ 2008/ 08/ 05/ drench-anger-with-forgiveness/Feminist Catholic theologian Elizabeth Johnson recently gave a truly inspiring keynote address at a conference for Religious leadership in Denver. In her talk she addresses the question of progressives who are angry at the entrenched patriarchal power within the church.
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Drench Anger with Forgiveness
http://anamchara.com/ 2008/ 08/ 05/ drench-anger-with-forgiveness/Feminist Catholic theologian Elizabeth Johnson recently gave a truly inspiring keynote address at a conference for Religious leadership in Denver. In her talk she addresses the question of progressives who are angry at the entrenched patriarchal power within the church.
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In “Other” Words: Tuesday’s New Quote
http://writingcanvas.wordpress.com/ 2008/ 08/ 01/ in-other-words-tuesdays-new-qu…Posted by Loni on August 1, 2008 H eather will be hosting next Tuesday, on her blog, Mumblings of a Mommy “Monk” Think and ponder on the quote she has chosen below and share about it on your blog on Tuesday. Then, visit Amy’s blog and leave the link to your blog and visit the other gals who
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