Why do we hate when it saps our energy when it kills our compassion when it requires so much of us Why do we hate when we are afraid when we are unfamiliar when we are angry Why do we hate when there are children dying when there are people suffering when we know it … Continue reading “Why Do We Hate?”
Church in the World Today
In America and the Challenges of Religious Diversity (2005), Robert Wuthnow, an American sociologist, argues that we have possibly been going about these ecumenical (inter-Christian) and inter-faith dialogues all wrong. He writes that we have been so focused on theology (understandings about God) that we have completely missed the opportunities to simply be in relationship, … Continue reading “Church in the World Today”
Why Church Matters – Part 4
September 29, 2013 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time University Presbyterian Church of Tempe, AZ Mike O’Connor shares his faith story and why Church matters to him. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6.6-19 and Luke 16.14-31 CD recordings of the entire service are available by contacting the Church Office. © 2013 by the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann. … Continue reading “Why Church Matters – Part 4”
Why Church Matters – Part 3
September 22, 2013 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time University Presbyterian Church of Tempe, AZ Laura Knorr shares her faith story and why Church matters to her. Scripture: Jeremiah 8.18-9.1, 6b and 1 Timothy 2.1-7 CD recordings of the entire service are available by contacting the Church Office. © 2013 by the Rev. Eric O. … Continue reading “Why Church Matters – Part 3”
Hacking Life!
Ok, so it’s really just my desk. I have been toying with the idea for years to raise my desk into a standing desk, but have struggled with how to do it and make it look nice. I finally decided to go the cheap route…for now, just to try it. So, with $16 in cinder … Continue reading “Hacking Life!”