Monthly Archives: February 2011

Do not worry about tomorrow

Posted on February 25, 2011 by tam121

So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. — Jesus (Matthew 6:34) The rabbi said a mouthful there. Today’s trouble is more than enough for today, but I … Continue reading →

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Astonishing women

Posted on February 21, 2011 by tam121

There is a thing that happens, after a good sermon (“good” meaning you managed to get out of God’s way): people come up to you and tell you something that they heard or felt that you have no idea you … Continue reading →

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Choosing life, not terror

Posted on February 10, 2011 by tam121

As I read about the young people organizing the uprising in Egypt, I keep thinking about Mark Juergensmeyer’s description of similar situations that have turned violent, and his arguments about why, in his book Terror in the Mind of God: … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Angels

Posted on February 2, 2011 by tam121

Last night I had the privilege of potluck and conversation with an interfaith group that gathers in our area once a month or so. We have settled — for now — on the practice of checking in by telling our … Continue reading →

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