by Catherine | Feb 27, 2014 | Blog, Faith, Featured, Old Testament, World Religions
Right on the heels of the Beautiful Song we turn in Genesis 2-3 to the story of Adam and Eve. As with any good story, it is rich and many layered, best understood not by dissection, but by telling and listening. The setting is quite different from the previous...
by Catherine | Feb 20, 2014 | Blog, Faith, Featured, Old Testament, World Religions
Each New Year I crave organization. Something powerful overtakes me and I find myself overhauling rooms and cupboards, cleaning out and clearing away. Corners and pockets of my house – previously rendered useless due to clutter or wear and tear – are...
by Catherine | Feb 13, 2014 | Blog, Faith, Old Testament, World Religions
In many creation stories of the ancient near east, the capricious, self-absorbed, quarreling bands of gods and goddesses make our world and humankind almost as an afterthought – a byproduct of the tricks they are up to, or as slaves to do the work for which they...
by Catherine | Feb 6, 2014 | Blog, Faith, Old Testament, World Religions
These days, the book of Genesis is locked in a full blown identity crisis. The one thing debaters on both sides agree on is that it is either a modern scientific document, or it has no value whatsoever. However, if you read Genesis as the original, ancient authors and...
by Catherine | Jan 30, 2014 | Blog, Faith, Old Testament, World Religions
Earlier this year I was accosted on the street by a group of folks holding signs with offensive religious slogans and handing out pamphlets. The literature claimed to be a summary of “the real truth in the Bible.” A quick glance showed me the stories of Creation and...
by Catherine | Jan 23, 2014 | Blog, Faith, Old Testament, World Religions
Several years ago, before my children took so much of my time, energy, and brain cells, I studied different religions and wrote about them on my blog. Oh, I had fun. The things I read! The people I met! Then I went from one child to three, and my muse went into...
by Catherine | Dec 24, 2013 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts
I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 From the very first moment, the message of Christmas has been...
by Catherine | Dec 20, 2013 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:1, 14 The true light that gives light to...
by Catherine | Nov 9, 2013 | Blog, Faith, Poetry, Quotes, Reflections, Thoughts
Courage whispered the autumn leaf He, born of spring’s budding hope commissioned for summer’s verdancy yet most glorious in decline Courage urged the autumn leaf As he, in trust and gratitude ...
by Catherine | Aug 9, 2013 | Blog, Faith, family, My Life, Reflections, Thoughts
I have the honor today of guest posting for the blog series “Women in Ministry” hosted by Katherine Willis Pershey. I’d love for you to hop over and have a read! Here’s an excerpt: I was at a minister’s conference recently, chatting with...
