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The Passionate Jesus
Day1 host Peter Wallace's new book on the emotions of Jesus is, according to Marcus Borg, “An illuminating and powerful personal meditation." Ideal for personal or group study.
Latest Key Voice Blog of The Rev. Benjamin Pratt Articles
Hello. Goodbye.
The Rev. Benjamin Pratt (UMC)THE BEATLES tried to explain it:
You say Yes; I say No.
You say Stop; I say Go.
Oh no. You say Goodbye; I say Hello, hello, hello.
What do those words mean? If you know, please tell me. After those opening lines, the rest of the lyrics are nonsense, too. The lesson I take away? We’re often tragically confused in the signs we show the world—because we’re often confused about what we really want to express.
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No Suggestions Please; Just Read
The Rev. Benjamin Pratt (UMC)No suggestions please;
Just read. Just see. Just hear.
The weather outside is mild, gloomy-rain is predicted but not anticipated.
She sits in front of the fire wrapped in a soft, deep blue prayer shawl, crafted by a friend with love.
She shakes against the cold that is more a part of her body than the room-she curls in to contain warmth she wishes were hers.
The pain started where it always starts-behind her left shoulder. It creeps slowly up her neck and around her left ear. Nothing stops it this time!