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The Banquet of the Blessed and Unblessed

Posted on March 30, 2019 by John

Reflections on the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent   Amy-Jill Levine has a nice Youtube presentation on Jesus’ parables of the Lost Coin, the Lost Sheep and the Prodigal Son (the Gospel for this Sunday in Luke 15. … Continue reading →

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Mixing It Up with God

Posted on September 22, 2016 by John

Exodus 32: 7-14 Reading for the 17th Sunday After Pentecost, Year C   Fundamentalists insist on a God of their predicting. Fanatics, it is said, do what God would do if God had all the facts. Atheists contend so much … Continue reading →

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Knowing and Not Knowing: The Holy Trinity

Posted on June 2, 2012 by John

Tomorrow is Holy Trinity Sunday. I believe the best thing about the doctrine of the Trinity is its nod to unknowing. The early church beat back several attempts to make the knowledge of God manageable. Gnostics wanted to  have a … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Lessons for Epiphany 6

Posted on February 11, 2011 by John

The lessons for Epiphany 6 A are explored. Continue reading →

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Bobby Dalziel Returns to Heatherhope for April, 2012 Clinic

Posted on December 9, 2010 by John

Top Scottish sheepdog handler and trainer, Bobby Dalziel, returns to Heatherhope Farm April 26 through May 1 for a handling clinic. Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ: Mystical or Not?

Posted on November 5, 2010 by John

Is the Body of Christ mystical? Is the life of generosity and love practical? Continue reading →

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Aled Owen Dog Handling Clinic Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Posted on May 25, 2010 by John

Aled Owen, one of the world’s top sheepdog trainers, will conduct a training clinic at Heatherhope Farm, August 31 to September 2, 2010. Continue reading →

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