We are Flesh-and-Spirit on a journey to Integral Unity with God.
Posted in church geekery on 18 September 2008 - 19 אלול 5768
VER AT The Daily Episcopalian, Derek has posted an essay on animal sacrifice in the OT. He wrestles with the most logical question (that a modern would ask), “how is killing an animal going to help anything, and why would that make God happy?” He comes to some very surprising conclusions about table [...]
EXTBOOK has a two part discussion on the Red Stuff the Jacob used to swindle his brother. Part 1 and Part 2 are up, part of their Eating the Bible blog. I’m waiting for Part 3 with the actual recipes.
Swindle…
So: if we (Christians) are commanded to freely feed the hungry. If Jews [...]
Posted in contemplation on 2 August 2008 - 2 אב 5768
I will not let you go, unless you bless me.
HIS IS One of those curious scenes in the Bible. On several places in the Hebrew Scriptures (especially in Genesis) angels serve double-duty as the Presence of God. In this story of Jacob, after wrestling all night with him, the stranger says Jacob has “wrestled [...]
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Music by Heart: Paperless Songs for Evening Worship by Church Publishing
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