Yes, "loved refused to stay buried." That is our Resurrection song . . .now, if only I could find a tune! Thanks, Cameron, for making me listen to what is new around (and, perhaps, within) us. Phil Blackwell
Cameron, once again you bring me to my knees. I am a retired pastor still seeking to understand this new beginning in my life, and with what is going on around me, it just is more complicated and confusing. Today, you have given me new eyes to see that all that is crumbling might be some ends (some I want and others I don't) but also some wonderful new resurrection beginnings. Bless you for your wisdom and willingness to take the time to share!
Oh so true. This year of monthly study in our UUAA congregation has steeled me to this reality, as modernity transitions away, and the biosphere struggles, and our US Empire fades, and our country shows leadership that is a symptom of so much change and even chaos accelerating things, we face these realities, and in turn are better able to serve what's to come over a time frame likely longer than my remaining life on this earth. It's actually quite satisfying to feel grounded in understanding and meaning.
Thank you for the fields that are moving along creating new images, communities and ideas. There is always people who cling on to the past as well and we just have to support them in their fear and move them along. Love your writing. Marcia
And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12 But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy. 13 No one could distinguish the sound of the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people made so much noise. And the sound was heard far away.
Yes, "loved refused to stay buried." That is our Resurrection song . . .now, if only I could find a tune! Thanks, Cameron, for making me listen to what is new around (and, perhaps, within) us. Phil Blackwell
Cameron, once again you bring me to my knees. I am a retired pastor still seeking to understand this new beginning in my life, and with what is going on around me, it just is more complicated and confusing. Today, you have given me new eyes to see that all that is crumbling might be some ends (some I want and others I don't) but also some wonderful new resurrection beginnings. Bless you for your wisdom and willingness to take the time to share!
Oh so true. This year of monthly study in our UUAA congregation has steeled me to this reality, as modernity transitions away, and the biosphere struggles, and our US Empire fades, and our country shows leadership that is a symptom of so much change and even chaos accelerating things, we face these realities, and in turn are better able to serve what's to come over a time frame likely longer than my remaining life on this earth. It's actually quite satisfying to feel grounded in understanding and meaning.
Thank you for the fields that are moving along creating new images, communities and ideas. There is always people who cling on to the past as well and we just have to support them in their fear and move them along. Love your writing. Marcia
And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12 But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy. 13 No one could distinguish the sound of the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people made so much noise. And the sound was heard far away.
Ezra 3:11c-13 | NIV
Some will be glad and some will be sad.
This has become one of my favorite passages.