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At the intersection of Sacred and Profane

2023/03/19

What about darkness?

Darkness is an inescapable part of life. I’m sure it is obvious, but I’m talking metaphorically here just in case it isn’t. It is also literally true that each of us will be in physical darkness at least at some point in our lives. Metaphorical darkness is usually those things that are wrong; sin. Each […]

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2021/03/14

I’m suspicious of “either/or”

As the title says, I am suspicious of the notion of “either/or.” I’m pretty sure I’ve said it in this space before but there very few actual binaries out there. About the only one I’m likely to stand behind these days is “alive/dead” and I’m not entirely certain about it either. Language can be slippery. […]

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2019/03/31

Lost things

 Every three years I have the opportunity to override the Lectionary and preach on something dear to me. I realize I can override the Lectionary any Sunday I choose but this Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent for Year C, I almost feel I have to. The Gospel lesson in the Lectionary is Luke 15:1-3, […]

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