The above was a favorite saying of John S. Reist Jr. Ph.D, , my theology professor from my seminary days. When Jesus was asked to read the scripture in the synagogue he ended the reading from Isaiah with the words, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” — Luke 4:21 RSV So what was fulfilled? ‘The spirit ofContinue reading “And That Ain’t Your Sweet Little Baptist Jesus”
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Spreading the Light #10
Sing, laugh, dance, pray, say “hello” to complete strangers and… LET THERE BE LIGHT! Let’s all join together in singing the closing hymn 🙂 Now go take that light out into the world!
Let There Be Light
It is no accident the greatest light holidays of humankind fall during times that for many people of the world are cold and dark. As the days grow shorter and the weather become colder we need that little glimmer of hope that Christmas, Chanukah, Diwali, Kwanza and others bring to us. This year times seemContinue reading “Let There Be Light”