August 19, 2018 Peg Weissbrod
I’ve been back for two weeks but still the crash of the waves seems near. There is something about the rhythm of a beach that re-arranges my heart, mind and soul. I lose all track of time. Elizabeth Gilbert wrote the popular novel Eat, Pray, Love. When away, I eat, love, pray, run, read, swim, read some more, eat ice cream, help with the puzzle, eat even more – rinse and repeat! Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Ann Weems, ask, Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, Frederick Douglass, gratitude, Lord's Prayer, Luke 11: 1-13, making space, Martin Luther, mystery, patience, prayer, realignment, Soren Kierkegaard, trust, truth, vacationNovember 27, 2016 Peg Weissbrod
As you know, today is the First Sunday of Advent. Throughout Advent we prepare for the coming of Jesus. When we talk about preparing for Jesus it’s a little confusing, even for those of us who have been a part of the church for a long time. During Advent we prepare for the birth of Jesus. But as some people have wisely pointed out–wasn’t Jesus born last year? Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: advent, communion, curious, hope, incarnation, keep watch, mystery, prepare, ready, Romans 13, surprise, waiting, watchful, witnessMay 31, 2015 Peg Weissbrod
Who came to church today because it’s Trinity Sunday? Well, stay with me. It sounds like an enigmatic subject, but contemplating the Triune relationship of God can be rich food for our spiritual lives. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: born again, criminal justice reform, Greater Cleveland Congregations, icon, John 3:1-17, koan, mystery, Nicodemus, parable, perichoresis, TrinityJanuary 31, 2010 Peg Weissbrod
Last Sunday, I was telling you about the kid who, when asked “Who’s your ideal leader?”, said “Hitler.” And about how that always threw me. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: common ground, conviction, Creation, equip, faith, forgiveness, leadership, Luke 4:21-30, mystery, restoration
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