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| Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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Bathsheba #2
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0 Comments :: Sister Carol Perry
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We have two glimpses of Bathsheba, the one of her forcibly being taken by David that we saw last week, and now, years later, a second moment when her child Solomon has attained manhood.
David's multiple wives and numerous children have broken his heart again and again. Much of it is his fault. He cannot discipline the young men whom he dearly loves and the ensuing rapes, murders and revolts could fill a dozen dramas. Nor does
he make any provision for his successor. The palace intrigues continue until David is too old and feeble to raise his hand. Then, two final plots evolve.
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| Saturday, September 04, 2010 |
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What's God Got to Do With It?
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This week, I am preparing for the first Adult Education Spiritual Growth class of the year, a dialogue with Dr. Brown around basic questions about God: What do we mean when we say this word?
It would be one thing to look at a few books, see what has been said about God (as if that were even possible), and then riff off of words gone by. But, to borrow from the sublime writer Frederick Buechner, talking about God can either be pontification ... or it can be pointing.
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| Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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Your Weekend Assignment
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This weekend marks our last chance to savor the end of summer. It is estimated that 34.4 million Americans will drive somewhere during Labor Day Weekend. That number staggers the imagination! So much for those “staycations,” huh? Think of all the gasoline, rest stop breaks, fast food restaurants and, of course, those innocent but nagging questions from the back of the car, “Are we there yet?” AAA estimates that most families will spend roughly $700 for their travels this weekend. All in all, the next few days may prove to be a helpful boost for our sagging American economy.
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| Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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Who Is That Person?
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"Who is that person?" I asked that recently about myself! I stopped by the Marble Vision studio as they were playing a video of the past Sunday’s sermon. I saw some robed guy talking about faith. I recognized the words. I knew them by heart. But, who was that guy speaking my words?
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| Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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What Time Is It For You?
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"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to reap..."
As summer winds down, these deeply familiar words from Ecclesiastes stir in my mind and heart. Like many excerpts of Scripture, it has layers that only reveal themselves over time. I had always loved the slightly lulling, reassuring implications: a natural order prevails, like the seasons.
And yet... There are so many times we have to grapple with not a predictable end to one of life's seasons, but a sudden and unwelcome one...
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| Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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A Tree Falls in Amsterdam
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If you have been paying attention to the news, then you know about the 180-year-old chestnut tree that fell in Amsterdam this past Monday due to high winds. This wasn’t just any ordinary tree. Anne Frank wrote about it several times in her diary while ensconced in an annex during World War II. Due to unremitting Nazi patrols, Anne was understandably timorous about leaving her hideout.
And yet, in the midst of her fears and an atmosphere of inquietude, there stood a majestic, verdant tree. A habitat for countless birds and squirrels, its branches and leaves gave far more to Anne than it did to anything else. It was a symbol that represented a particular freedom, a connection to magnificence in a world gone awry and chaotic. Mere sight of it brought Anne lasting joy and comfort.
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| Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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The Bargain with Araunah
By webmaster @ 12:01 AM :: 104 Views ::
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Once David has captured the old Jebusite stronghold that he will name Jerusalem, he still has a need. His people are ravaged by a plague which he believes has been caused by his ill-timed census, and he needs to offer sacrifice to the Lord.
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Welcome to MarbleTalks, a weblog published by the ministers and staff of Marble Collegiate Church. If you're unfamiliar with blogs, this short primer will help get you up to speed.
What is a Blog?
MarbleTalks provides a forum for each of our ministers and various staff members to share their thoughts, questions, and experiences with our faith community. Contributors to the blog will use a wide variety of sources for inspiration, and may share those sources when possible. Blogs are built around the active participation of their readers, and will commonly encourage you to take action in your life and the world around you.
Publishing Schedule:
| Sun. |
Dr. Brown |
| Mon. |
Sister Carol Perry |
| Tues. |
Rev. Lewicki |
| Wed. |
Kenneth Dake |
| Thur. |
Dr. Jordan |
| Fri. |
Rev. Pierce |
| Sat. |
Nina Frost |
Reading Our Blog:
New articles will go up every day, and we hope you'll check in regularly. The seven most recent posts are displayed on this main page. Each article contains a short description and a link to read the full text. If you'd like to go back and read previous entries you missed, click on the "Categories" link at the top of the page and then select the author you're interested in. We don't delete old articles, so you'll be able to come back anytime and re-read the ones that speak to you in significant ways.
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