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At the intersection of Sacred and Profane

2021/09/19

Is that real wisdom?

Wisdom. This is another word, from a quite short list of religiously significant words, that hasn’t been debased or redefined into uselessness. Wisdom still means something to almost everyone even if it is hard to define. It is a word with generally positive connotations and something virtually everyone wants. We want political and other leaders […]

Article by Barry / Pentecost, Preaching, Sunday, Year B / James, preaching, un-wisdom, wisdom Leave a Comment

2021/09/12

Self-control might not be enough

Sometimes we think “if only I had enough self-control I wouldn’t say anything dumb or hurtful.” It is a really good thing to not want to be hurtful and it’s not a bad idea to try not to say dumb things but there’s only one problem; this seems to be beyond us. I don’t want […]

Article by Barry / Pentecost, Preaching, Sunday, Year B / communication, James, preaching, talking, tongue Leave a Comment

2021/09/05

Doing what you are called to do = no favouritism

Favouritism is one of those things many people find maddening . . . including me! I am well aware of my own privilege and do my best to not take advantage of it so when I see other people flagrantly favourited for no good reason I am never happy about it. Neither was James, the […]

Article by Barry / Pentecost, Preaching, Sunday, Year B / deeds, faith, favoritism, favouritism, James, preaching, privilege, works Leave a Comment

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