Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 by curtis klope
A Franciscan Benediction
May God bless us with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships
So that we may live from deep within our hearts.
May God bless us with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of God’s creations
So that we may work for justice, freedom, and peace.
May God bless us with tears
To shed for those who suffer pain, [...]
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Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 by curtis klope
Here’s a pretty good read if you’ve got the time; especially if you’re still not sure what you think about this Brian McLaren guy… it’s a pretty indepth snapshot of a lot of his thoughts/positions on things. Very worth the read, in my opinion, so I thought I’d share it for those of you who [...]
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Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 by curtis klope
I think I need to tattoo this one on my arms… or better yet, backwards on my chest so I’ll see it every morning when I wake up, and every night when I’m brushing my teeth before bed…
From the desire to be esteemed,
Deliver us, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved by all…
From the desire [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 by curtis klope
My Lord God I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself,
and the fact that I think I am following your will
does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that my desire [...]
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Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 by curtis klope
Bob, thanks for sharing this one.
Worship is an act that develops feelings for God, not a feeling for God that is expressed in an act of worship. When we obey the command to praise God in worship, our deep, essential need to be in relationship with God is nurtured. -Eugene Peterson, A [...]
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Posted on Monday, January 8, 2007 by curtis klope
wow
ok, this is really cool. So, do you know the worship song “The Power of Your Love”? I remember that we sang it a lot back in college at RCA. I actually always really liked the song. Anyways, so the guy who wrote that song, among many others, apparently has had some spiritual and theological [...]
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