Circulating pastoral letters among churches is as old as Peter and Paul, Titus and Philemon. I saw one a month ago from the President of the United Church of Christ, John Dorhauer. May I share it with you here and ask for your reaction?
A Snapshot of a Church: True Story
Brian looked like a Harley Davidson enthusiast meets pro-wrestler. He was nearly seven feet tall, weighed over three hundred pounds, usually wore all black with a chain connecting his belt to the wallet in his pocket, had long black hair, a full beard, and blasted heavy metal in his car.
A CULTURE OF HOSPITALITY, Part II
What would it mean if we valued first NOT our own comfort, ease and standing at First Congregational? But if we focused more on the visitor or guest who won-ders if she could ever belong here, and asks herself that at our periphery? That would make us more of a church—the body of Christ–than a hermetically-sealed club. That would speak loudly about how we elevate hospitality as a spiritual gift.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HYMNS?
As spirits sag this dank time of year, am I the only one who indulges in “hymn therapy?” It’s a great way to treat what ails you. Hymn tunes and lyrics both can serve us as a God-prescribed salve for any situation. More than a psychological lift, hymns can feed spirits and heal our souls.
How to Lucid Dream
I have always been intrigued by the concept of lucid dreaming. Look up the term “lucid dream” and you can find “3 Ways to Lucid Dream”, “8 Powerful Lucid Dreaming Tactics”, and tips, tricks, dangers, and benefits.
STARS IN OUR EYES
Looking at the night sky has always made us wonder deeply about our human life and destiny. Noticing change in the night sky makes us ponder change, not afar, but down here on the earth.
Sometimes nighttime change signals fear, like the appearance of comets. Other times change prompts wonder at what joyous things might be possible.