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Comment on A Laying Down Life Kind of Love – A Sermon on 1 John 3:16-24 and John 10:11-18; Easter 4B by A Lived Amen – A Sermon on John 17:6-19; Easter 7B | Interrupting the Silence

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:07:39 +0000

[...] runs from nor fights the danger of the world. He offers a different way. He loves and prays. He lays down his life in love. He prays for us, the ones who will continue his life and work in the world. We live in the world [...]

Comment on Inner Space: Journey to the Heart by A Lived Amen – A Sermon on John 17:6-19; Easter 7B | Interrupting the Silence

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:07:36 +0000

[...] real but they really just point to deeper issues. They are symptoms of what is going on within the human heart. They reveal the wounds and brokenness that often stand in opposition to the life, love, and ways [...]

Comment on About by TXSeraphim

TXSeraphim — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:53:48 +0000

“Beauty will save the world.” – Dostoevsky

Comment on “You are Witnesses” – A Sermon on Luke 24:36-48; Easter 3B by prem

prem — Sat, 19 May 2012 07:40:08 +0000

thank you for message and insights

Comment on “Why do you stand looking up to heaven?” – A Sermon for the Feast of the Ascension by marshmk

marshmk — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:38:26 +0000

Penny, thanks for your encouraging words. I hope your Ascension Day was blessed and holy.

Peace,
Mike+

Comment on “Why do you stand looking up to heaven?” – A Sermon for the Feast of the Ascension by marshmk

marshmk — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:36:50 +0000

David, thanks for the link. The way down is the way up; descent is the means of ascent. I think we are always trying to learn and practice this. It is opposite to what most of society tells us. Yet, it is the pattern of Jesus’ life.

Ascension blessings,
Mike+

Comment on “Why do you stand looking up to heaven?” – A Sermon for the Feast of the Ascension by Penny Nash

Penny Nash — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:37:29 +0000

This is marvelous, Michael. Well thought out and articulated with a spirit of generosity. Thank you!

Comment on “Why do you stand looking up to heaven?” – A Sermon for the Feast of the Ascension by David B.

David B. — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:59:35 +0000

Thanks for sending these reflections. Here’s another take on this Ascension-exaltation theme from a Mennonite:
http://www.ottawamennonite.ca/sermons/arc.htm

Comment on Candy Wrappers and the Love of Christ – A Sermon on John 15:9-17; Easter 6B by marshmk

marshmk — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:28:48 +0000

Olive, I am glad you liked the post and hope it was helpful. I think a large part of the spiritual journey is day after day throwing away the candy wrappers. May your searching always bring you to the truth and faithfulness of Christ.

Peace,
Mike+

Comment on The Feast of the Ascension – Filling All Things by “Why do you stand looking up to heaven?” – A Sermon for the Feast of the Ascension | Interrupting the Silence

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:22:38 +0000

[...] distortion has invaded our theology and understanding of God. In this distorted view God, heaven, and holiness are up there somewhere while we are stuck down here. So we spend our time jumping up and down like little children [...]