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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Do Not Be Overcome By Evil
Do not be overcome by despair. Do not believe the words of this world which say, “there is nothing you can do about it.” “You can’t end homelessness.” “You cannot make it to Mars.” I believe in a god in … Continue reading
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Tagged Evil, Imperatives, Paul, Romans, Study
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If Your Enemies Are Thirsty, Give Them to Drink
Thirst will kill you long before hunger so everything from yesterday is doubled. In organizing for community change, I have learned that there are no permanent allies and no permanent enemies. If we can work on some things together, it … Continue reading
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Tagged Enemies, Hospitality, Imperatives, Paul, Rev. Linda, Romans, Water
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WIN Update: Key dates to stand up for justice!
If you are like me, you’ve been discouraged reading the news lately. Unemployment is up, as are housing costs. Inequality is rising. In Wards 7 & 8 in DC, unemployment hovers around 20%. But there we as people of faith … Continue reading
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Tagged Fair, Fair Housing, Jobs, Social Justice, Unemployment, WIN
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If Your Enemies Are Hungry, Feed Them
Thoughts from Rev. Linda. I was reminded of “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.” Sun-tzu. Chinese general & military strategist. Military and Christian tactics agree. Hmmm. If feeding someone means sharing a meal then you will not be … Continue reading
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Tagged Enemies, Imperatives, Jesus, Love, Paul, Rev. Linda, Study
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Leave Room for the Wrath of God
From Rev. Linda. I have no idea what this means. I have just breathed it 50 times and still don’t have a clue. I like breathing in and leaving room. Wrath of God, not so much. The things that fill … Continue reading
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Tagged Anger, Disappointment, God, Imperatives, Paul, Rev. Linda, Study, Wrath
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Bishop Chane helps release American hikers detained in Iran
I work in peacebuilding and cross-cultural dialogue, a field that has been likened to cutting stones to build a cathedral – it is slow, arduous work, and the end result often seems quite distant. But last week, efforts to build … Continue reading
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Tagged Bishop Chane, Hikers, Hostages, Iran, Negotiations, Prison
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Beloved, Never Avenge Yourselves
We’ve reached day 25 of our thirty day challenge to consider Paul’s imperatives. Read Rev. Linda’s words below. Breath prayer. Breathe in: “Beloved”; breathe out: “never avenge yourselves.” Breathe in: “Beloved.” Fifty times beloved. And know it. Beloved. Breathe in … Continue reading
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Tagged Avenge, Beloved, forgiveness, Imperatives, Paul, Vengeance
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So Far as It Depends on You, Live Peaceably with All
I started off thinking: “OK, I am off the hook; I did my part.” Then I realized part way through my meditation that that does not let me off the hook, it makes it 100% my responsibility. I am not … Continue reading
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Tagged community, Imperatives, Paul, Peace, Wedding
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John Linn’s Reflection on Tars Sands Protest and Civil Disobedience
The largest act of civil disobedience in the history of the environmental movement recently took place here in Washington, and Saint Stephen’s Church played a big role, serving as the nightly training space for protesters. From August 20th to September … Continue reading
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Tagged Arrest, Civil Disobedience, Community Action, Environment, justice, Protest, Tar Sands
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Take Thought For What Is Noble in the Sight of All.
Rev. Linda’s thoughts on Day 23. Nothing to do this morning, just “take thought”. Noble in the sight of ALL. OK I have to confess my first thought was ending homelessness, probably not everyone’s. What is noble in the sight … Continue reading
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Tagged Homelessness, Imperatives, Noble, Paul, Rev. Linda
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