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TIME TO REST
Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest … Continue reading
LETTING GO OF HATRED
“The Buddha declares, ‘Enraged with hate, with mind ensnared, humans aim at their own ruin and at the ruin of others.’” (Jack Kornfield, https://jackkornfield.com/nature-hate/ ) Yes, the world is suffering. Armed conflicts are raging in the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine, … Continue reading
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BLESSINGS: WHERE FAITH & BODY MEET
As I began writing this post, the US launched 30,000 pounds of bombs on Iran. A few short days later, a ceasefire was announced. Now what? While I am grateful for signs of diplomacy, I feel sad, anxious, bewildered. Humanity … Continue reading
BROKEN PROMISES
“Your promise preserves my life…” (Psalm 119:50) A promise made…. a promise broken. Broken promises can be devastating. Some are life-altering. This is especially true for children who rely on parents and caregivers to be caring, trustworthy, and supportive. Neglect, … Continue reading
RECLAIMING MORAL VISION
“…in American history, the defenders of freedom have always prevailed. They are beginning to raise their hands.” (Robert Reich, March 11, 2025) May we join our hands with the hands of others. Our freedom is under attack. Leaders rule by … Continue reading
SERMON ON JOHN 1:1-18
Offered by Amy Russell on the 1st Sunday after Christmas on December, 29, 2024 St. Mark’s Church, Hood River, Oregon *************************************************** I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Good morning! I’m … Continue reading
TRANSFORMING HATE
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me?” (Psalm 42:5) The holidays have come and gone. A new year is upon us. I find myself burdened with an ever present anxiety about the world. Chaos and loss dominate … Continue reading
EMERGENCE
In the late 1990s, a movement began within Christianity called the “emergent church”. It sought to clarify the core principles of Christianity that lay beyond warring denominational differences. The Emergent Church aimed to be a path toward Christian unity. Emergent … Continue reading
FORMING A NEW IDENTITY
In my last post, I suggested that our public discourse is now infused with anger that we are losing our souls….. (https://incarnation-place.com/) Here, I look more closely at what that means for us as a society, and how we can … Continue reading
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MIND OF CHRIST
I am deeply concerned about our country, the state of our public discourse, and the vitriol that infuses our language and thought. We are trapped in an “us vs. them” mindset and we turn anyone who disagrees into the “enemy.” … Continue reading
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