Category Archives: Lent

In God for the world or in the world for God?

Posted on April 14, 2014 by rrowlan

There are a lot of things people are “in to” at Easter; chocolate eggs, marshmallow bunnies, new clothes, lots of candy. Good things all unless they replace God. Jesus did not die for us to have Easter eggs. Jesus died … Continue reading →

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Don’t Park Under a Power Line

Posted on March 31, 2014 by rrowlan

High priority parking guidelines include parking as close to the entrance as possible and in shade where available. The routine problem for me on a nearly daily basis is that to accomplish this requires me to park under a power … Continue reading →

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The Faintness of Our Desire

Posted on March 24, 2014 by rrowlan

Meister Eckhart, a thirteenth-fourteenth century philosopher, theologian, and mystic said, “The reason we are not able to see God is the faintness of our desire.”  Lent, the forty days prior to Easter, is an opportunity to fan the flames of … Continue reading →

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“It’s going to eat my lunch”

Posted on March 5, 2014 by rrowlan

“It’s going to eat my lunch” is an often used phrase when a difficult challenge looms ahead. It came from the all too common experience of a school yard bully who took lunch money from a smaller kid and used … Continue reading →

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Soak in the sun

Posted on March 18, 2013 by rrowlan

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this was the last fire we needed to build?” my wife asked me last week when the temperature plunged below freezing.  The damp chilly breeze made it feel even colder.  I love soaking in the … Continue reading →

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