Earlier today some colleagues and I had a bit of a debate and discussion about foot washing. It was timely since tomorrow is Maundy Thursday and footwashing, a common occurence on this day, is often accompanied by some anxiety. The whens, hows, whys, why nots and various other permutations were bounced around and an alternative option…
Remember O Mortal, you are dust and to dust you shall return. For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: ‘Death has been swallowed up…
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…
I love my job. It’s not perfect and there are certainly things I’d like to change about it. But I love it. I get paid to read the bible. How amazing is that? During my internship year I remember realizing this and sending a classmate an email saying: did you realize we get paid to…
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…
Shepherdess Writes 