tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post2257554472495935582..comments2023-09-03T00:00:20.503+01:00Comments on Clever Title Here: looking for love...--a sermon for Ordinary 30ATerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-3786510838487564982008-10-28T13:36:00.000+00:002008-10-28T13:36:00.000+00:00Thank you for visiting my blog - I went back and r...Thank you for visiting my blog - I went back and read your beautiful entries about your mother's death and scattering her ashes. I know this week is a difficult one and I am so very sorry.Gannet Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374279595560691174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-59634646751802706162008-10-28T12:31:00.000+00:002008-10-28T12:31:00.000+00:00Teri:Yup. I'm the head of staff and Tom's our amaz...Teri:<BR/>Yup. I'm the head of staff and Tom's our amazing associate. <BR/>We'll be ok. It's just a nervours, anxious time.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107175348265816279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-69907891136391514942008-10-26T22:02:00.000+00:002008-10-26T22:02:00.000+00:00The word that comes to mind after reading this was...The word that comes to mind after reading this was...real.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you post-preaching.Elaine (aka...Purple) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439199680556347830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-445549550601129802008-10-26T20:57:00.000+00:002008-10-26T20:57:00.000+00:00Teri - I didn't go to to church today b/c was seei...Teri - I didn't go to to church today b/c was seeing my sons at Ft. Benning (Peter was in an ROTC competition, Adam leaving for his duty station Ft. Campbell on Wednesday) so I wanted a sermon for Sunday and went to your blog when I got home. I don't like thinking about both boys in the Army but on weekends like this it is right in my face - and my mother's heart pounds with pride in their accomplishments, ability to live their own lives/make choices, and pounds with the fear that goes with knowing that one day I will be dealing with news of deployment(s). It's a very vulnerable place.<BR/><BR/>This rocks the house - in so many ways. Knowing of these upcoming anniversaries, I wondered how they would show up for you this week. And I read them, and your words, and see into your heart. The last sentences ( When we seek our neighbor, and when we allow our neighbor to seek us, we all find together that God is in our midst, pouring out love like a mighty river of baptism, sharing a feast of grace tastier than bread and wine. And, one love at a time, one voice at a time, one hope at a time, the world will be transformed into the kingdom of God) will stay with me. Thanks for preaching to me today, friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-12833527728151742362008-10-26T13:26:00.000+00:002008-10-26T13:26:00.000+00:00Great sermon! May it be received by those with ear...Great sermon! May it be received by those with ears to hear. <BR/><BR/>(More info: I'm the head of staff at the Pres.Church of Western Springs in Chicago Presbytery.)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107175348265816279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-41393134330838154482008-10-26T11:26:00.000+00:002008-10-26T11:26:00.000+00:00Think of you this morning. Your vulnerabilitly wi...Think of you this morning. Your vulnerabilitly will be touching for your people...and hopefully move them to more open vulnerability with each other...those kinds of places where the presence of God dwells. <BR/><BR/>On another note--I see you read the Shack. When you have time, I would love to hear your take on it. <BR/>Peace to you, preacherwoman!revkjarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516266924883899536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-39547529033973008342008-10-26T03:19:00.000+00:002008-10-26T03:19:00.000+00:00(but not too practiced, obv, as that will feel fak...(but not too practiced, obv, as that will feel fake..)Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-37239123983602568002008-10-26T03:18:00.000+00:002008-10-26T03:18:00.000+00:00thanks friends! I have read it aloud several time...thanks friends! I have read it aloud several times tonight and will probably do a couple more before going to bed. I'm hoping by tomorrow it'll be practiced enough that it won't feel as raw. I cried the first few times tonight, but this last time I was dry eyed even if I was talking fast and barely breathing...<BR/><BR/>I think this is the version I'm going with. But who knows--I may change my mind before 830am!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-28300667084352881142008-10-26T03:14:00.000+00:002008-10-26T03:14:00.000+00:00Oh, you did set yourself a tough one here! Where a...Oh, you did set yourself a tough one here! Where are you on it now, think you'll go with this version? My advice on preaching things that have the potential to make me weep: read it aloud a few times tonight. It takes the edge off. I'll be thinking of you in the morning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-39346533034778959182008-10-26T02:15:00.000+00:002008-10-26T02:15:00.000+00:00you've done a beautiful job of weaving vulnerabili...you've done a beautiful job of weaving vulnerability in with purpose and strength: when we love self then we can truly love others. But also, when we love others we can learn to love self...prayers for you as you preach this.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-43907958705076417122008-10-26T01:35:00.000+00:002008-10-26T01:35:00.000+00:00Yes - prayers and hugs. It could be a tough one t...Yes - prayers and hugs. It could be a tough one to preach, but it IS sharing yourself. You beautifully brought together that piece of 1 Thess (the part I'm trying to bring in, too!!!) with the Matthew questions. Beautiful. I'm praying for strength for you, that you will be able to preach what the Spirit has given you to preach.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545355.post-86907989481404191242008-10-26T01:28:00.000+00:002008-10-26T01:28:00.000+00:00(((Teri))))(((Teri))))Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324456402703897094noreply@blogger.com