Category Archives: Books
The Shame Exchange by Steve & Sally Breedlove and Ralph & Jennifer Ennis
The problem of shame is real. Things people say, things people do, the systems of our families and cultures – that’s just the beginning of the problem. Add to it things we have done, just who we feel that we are … Continue reading
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The Mission of Art : Christianity Today Interviews All Saints Church’s own David O. Taylor
The Mission of Art W. David O. Taylor grounds his aesthetic passion in the local church. Christianity Today: Mark Moring | posted 5/18/2010 Growing up as a missionary kid in Guatemala, David Taylor was learning the meaning of beauty before … Continue reading
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Second star to the right and straight on till morning
I have always loved the story of Peter Pan. The Disney movie, sure—it’s one of my favorites. But ever since I spent a semester in London and learned the story behind the story, I’ve loved J.M. Barrie’s play-turned-novel even more. … Continue reading
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Snake Bit! (Part 2 of 2)
I received another email (the first part of this post is here) about the sermon yesterday, for which I am also grateful, but which also calls for comment. The writer thanked me for the message, and then gave me additional … Continue reading
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Reading for Transformation
By now, you have likely seen in the KNN or heard during announcements that there is a group of folks reading through some important books with the shared goal of transformation. We desire (and it’s the Spirit’s desire in us) … Continue reading
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what happened on the cross…
I was stopped in my tracks by these words penned by the 8th century monk John of Damascus. He is said to be the last of the Church Fathers. How often the cross becomes a worn-out and shallow symbol of … Continue reading
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feeding the lambs
“What are the fourth and fifth graders doing up there in the front of the sanctuary?” As I’ve heard this question many times recently, it occurs to me that unless you’re a parent of a fourth or fifth grader, very … Continue reading
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John and Charles Wesley, Priests
John and Charles Wesley are some of those rare saints who are recognized both in the Church and beyond. John is recorded to have ridden 250,000 miles on horseback over the course of his ministry in order to preach, to … Continue reading
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Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect of the Day Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve … Continue reading
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect for the Day O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all … Continue reading
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