Trappings of Church?

Warning: written while hot under the collar. Wanting spirituality without the trappings of church is like wanting democracy without the trappings of representative government. It’s like wanting an education without

February 8, 2012 by fccadmin18

Still A Presence

We finished the second act of “When the Levees Broke” by Spike Lee; we’re half way through this United States  tragedy. Why revisit old wounds? Why recount the tragedy? Why

January 30, 2012 by fccadmin18

Practicing Faith

I asked the Board members to answer this question. “How do you practice the Christian faith?” All of the answers had to do with doing something outwardly. Practicing the Christian

January 19, 2012 by fccadmin18

Let Your Living Catch Up

There was an 18th century rabbi who is looking at people rushing to and fro in the town square and he wonders why they’re running so frenetically and he stops

January 4, 2012 by fccadmin18

Conviction

Recently, I read this about conviction:             Conviction is not belief, but rather a profound inner knowing that supports us through times of challenge, a compassionate knowing that is steady

December 12, 2011 by fccadmin18