Stephen Hawking has recently been quoted as saying that God did not create the universe and, as I understand it, he gives a fuller explanation about this assertion in his upcoming book. However, I must say that I do not follow his logic. Quoting from that article, Hawking says: “What could define God … as the…
Robert West’s book, Saint Francis, is one in a series of life stories entitled Christian Encounters. The series reminds me of some similar sets of books on the lives of the saints. Its diminutive size, at only 7” by 5”, and devotional tone make it very much in line with this tradition of writing. The…
Sermon for Mary, Mother of Our Lord Sunday August 15th Texts for the day: Isaiah 61:7-7, Psalm 34:1-9, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 1:46-55 On this day we hear the song of a young peasant woman of the first century. A poor woman. A small woman. A very small thing she is, in comparison to the whole world,…
News Flash: Anne Rice is no longer a Christian. This seems to be everywhere this week. (Here’s one of my personal favorite blogs: Simul Iustis et Peccator) apparently, since she’s converted to Christianity a whopping decade ago, she’s decided that Christians are just too mean for her. Truthfully, I could understand someone departing the church…
Me Church. Ugh!! I am so very tired of this kind of thing! It’s all about me. I’m looking for a church that serves my needs like my internet service provider and cellphone service meet my needs. Now, I do feel that people should have an input into worship. The language of the people (using…
Shepherdess Writes 