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Continue reading →: Christianity and Islam, Head to HeadAre head coverings a sign of oppression or a sign of conviction? I don’t know about you, but I think its best to start with the source, and ask the people wearing them before we arrive at hard and fast judgements.
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Continue reading →: Meditative WalkMeditation is often talked about in terms of sitting, but I find meditative walking is also an important aspect of my practice. This is a photo taken on a meditative walk one afternoon late last week. I was reflecting on the character of God and looked up to see the…
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Continue reading →: Whom my soul lovesThis image was reportedly inspired by Song of Songs 3. Upon my bed at night I sought him whom my soul loves; I sought him, but found him not; I called him, but he gave no answer. “I will rise now and go about the city, in the…
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Continue reading →: Book of Cerne“This image is from the Book of Cerne, an ancient Celtic Christian manuscript that contains Gospel extracts, Psalms, hymns, prayers, and the apocryphal tale of the ‘Harrowing of Hell.’ Originally used for personal prayers and devotions, this text reflects the rich spiritual heritage of its time. In this illustration, we…
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Continue reading →: God Guide Me: Celtic PrayerDHE STIUIR MI God Guide Me From the Carmina Gadelica GOD guide me with Thy wisdom, God chastise me with Thy justice, God help me with Thy mercy, God protect me with Thy strength. God fill me with Thy fullness, God shield me with Thy shade, God fill me with Thy…
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Continue reading →: God is Not For Sale: Reflections on Simon Magus and Consumer ChristianityWhen Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money and said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because…
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Continue reading →: Gospel of the GunLeunig’s illustration of our preference for a different gospel.
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Continue reading →: Sumi-E Cross
“Sumie Cross” by Isaac Eiranae Fowler Isaac writes: “It’s a ink wash paiting, known as shui-mo hua (水墨畫) in Chinese, sumi-e (墨絵) or suibokuga (水墨画?) in Japanese, sumukhwa (수묵화) in Korean, and tranh thuỷ mặc (幀水墨) in Vietnamese.” I would like to try this style myself. It appeals to my Zen influenced Christian sensabilities.
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Continue reading →: Loaves and Fishes, Minecraft and GlitchesMy kids never cease to amaze me. Last weekend we watched an old Jesus movie for home church. It was based on the gospel of John and I thought it was as good a way as any for exploring the gospel with my kids and seeing what came up. Well,…
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Continue reading →: The Sunday Assembly: Church for Athiests now in AustraliaSurfing through some of the comments on The Spirit of Things website I learned that The Sunday Assembly, described by a member of the Atheist Society as “a Hillsong for non-believers”, has set up a daughter organisation in Melbourne, Australia. Following this up I learned the local founder is comedian and…
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