“ I am deeply convinced that the Christian leader of the future is called to be completely irrelevant and to stand in this world with nothing to offer but his or her own vulnerable self. That is the way Jesus came to reveal God’s love.”
–Henri Nouwen, In The Name Of Jesus (Via Blaine Hogan)
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Completely irrelevant?
Posted in Christian Life, Soul Journey, Uncategorized on October 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Bono: Love thy Neighbour is Not a Piece of Advice, it’s a Command.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Making Life more Fun
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Fun can obviously change our behavior for the better.
(Via Leonard Sweet)
You asked for my hands
Posted in Activism, Christian Life, Christianity, Church, Soul Journey, Uncategorized on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Prayer
by Joe Seramane
“You asked for my hands
that you might use them for your purposes
I gave them for a moment then withdrew them
for the work was hard.
You asked for my mouth
to speak out against injustice.
I gave you a whisper that I might not be accused.
You asked for my eyes
to see the pain of poverty.
I closed [...]
My Slow Immigration into Motherhood, Part 1: Giving Birth is Bloody & Messy.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Who knew what bloody mess I was letting myself into when I pushed that first eight pound four ounces of human being into the world? She came out crying, like they’re supposed to, and she was beautiful and the whole motherhood thing was all too surreal.
I, who had changed one diaper before in my [...]
The Responsibility to Protect: Why I am angry today.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The question I wrote in my journal this morning was: What will change on this earth if you rise up today?
This question came out of the words in Judges 5: 7
[Life changed dramatically in Israel (my words)]
because you arose, Deborah,
arose as a mother in Israel.”
Today, my “rise up” comes out of a piece of [...]
To love at all is to be vulnerable.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; [...]
Japan’s economic downturn pushes more onto streets | csmonitor.com
Posted in Uncategorized on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Homelessness has doubled over the past year in Japan as the nation faces economic downturn. Some say once-vaunted community and company support has frayed and many people now sleep in parks or 24-hour Internet cafes.
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There is No Such Thing as Small Change
Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Call to Sir Richard Branson
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was thrilled to read about Sir Richard Branson’s initiative forming the group called The Elders with the likes of Archbishop Tutu, Graca Machel and Jimmy Carter. This group is focusing their attention on women and girls, calling for equality. I was especially moved by Archbishop Tutu’s call to all men and boys. But [...]
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