Originally posted on SCSW India Youth Exchange 2013:
We’ve been dwelling in the word together as a group. Using the same scripture before the trip, daily during the trip, and after. It’s the road to Emmaus story. We are going to be traveling with Jesus as well on our own road of discovery. Luke 24:13-35 The…
Somewhere each day we have to fall in love with someone, something, some moment, event, phrase. Somehow each day we must allow the softening of the heart. Otherwise our hearts will move inevitably toward hardness. We will move toward cynicism, bitterness, fear and despair. That’s where most of the world is trapped and doesn’t even…
Celebrating Darwin: Religion And Science Are Closer Than You Think
“When it comes to evolution and Big Bang cosmology, what positions do different faith communities take? There’s actually less conflict between the faith and science communities than you might think. And while there has been no shortage of controversies between the two camps—with disputes about the science curriculum in US public schools a relatively current one—only 11% of Americans belong to religions that openly reject evolution or Big Bang Cosmology. Take a look at the graph below and hover over any religion to see its position on the matter or click to see more details.” Huffington Post Religion Blog, Posted: 02/12/2013 6:41 am
This is a link to the “Provoked to Newness” podcast with Brian McLaren talking about, Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? (Wisdom for a Change Blog, Alan Brisco) http://www.alanbrisco.com/4861/brian-mclaren-elevator-statement/
From the Tearfund website: Our day-to-day lives may not be impacted severely by the changing climate – yet. But what about people who struggle to feed their families or find a home that won’t get washed away, or who can’t work because the fields have been destroyed by droughts and storms? Join us in the Carbon…
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