Part of being Christian means that we allow Jesus to serve us. This is completely backwards to the way the world tends to work. Usually those with power are served by those with less power, but this is not the upside-down way of Jesus. In the Kingdom of God, Jesus has all the power and he serves us. When he washes the disciple’s feet, Jesus shows that he sacrifices in small act of services. The Read More …
Today Pope Benedict announced that he’s going to retire–here’s a CNN News Article on it. This may not sound like a big deal, but he is the first Pope to do this in 600 years. I hope he sets a precedence for whoever follows him. But, what is a Pope to do after retiring from being the Vicar of Christ? (I’m not even sure one can retire from that) I for one hope that he Read More …
In her blog My One and Only Post on the Recent Hoopla Regarding #BiblicalWomanhood @ Cheesewearing Theology Amanda MacInnis writes: “Here are just a few of the pieces of advice I have heard over the years by well-meaning older women eager to guide and mentor the younger generation of women, from a variety of congregations: A woman’s highest calling is to be a wife and mother. If you don’t invest 100% of yourself in your kids every single Read More …