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donaturel: On Getting Stuck in an Old Script
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Thursday, July 30, 2009. On Getting Stuck in an Old Script. Some thoughts on race relations have been percolating for some time. Here is the August newsletter article I wrote for Church of the Good Shepherd, UM:. What’s the big deal? Likewise, many black folks don’t understand that in fact most white folks are brought up to see police officers as friends and allies and can’t figure it out when others don’t see law enforcement officers the same way. Labels: diversity; race; inclusivity; Professor Henry Lo...
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donaturel: January 2009
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Ten Things on Inauguration Day. Ten things running through my head as I watched the inauguration of Barack Obama as our 44th president:. 1 While I have no desire to belittle George W. Bush, I am relieved beyond words that we now have a president who considers rhetoric to be a worthy art. 3 I remembered that at that same seminary, all the executives except one were white and the entire custodial staff were black. 7 I remembered our son telling me at dinner before we moved to nor...
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donaturel: A Blog Entry to Ponder
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Monday, April 20, 2009. A Blog Entry to Ponder. I can't believe it's been so long since I posted. I have two what I guess one would call "essays" running around in my head that I'll transmit into the keyboard soon. In the meantime, I ran across this interesting Blog entry regarding multicultural ministry - enjoy: http:/ blog.sojo.net/2009/04/20/three-encouragements-toward-making-your-churches-more-multicultural/. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Bike Commuting in Columbus.
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donaturel: December 2008
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Monday, December 15, 2008. Replay This: Ditch Instant Replay. In my ongoing attempt to deal with the critical issues of our day . After considering this for a long time, I've come to the conclusion that the NFL should do away with the instant replay for officials. You heard me. To top it off, the referee's explanation of the ruling didn't even mention the ball crossing the plane of the goal line - which was the whole reason for review. I say to the NFL: Stop it! Review the officials yourselves and fire t...
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donaturel: February 2009
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Thursday, February 26, 2009. Sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, United Methodist, Columbus, Ohio, Ash Wednesday, February 25, 2009. 8220;Calling All Phonies”. Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. It is quite an indictment, isn’t it? 8220;Shout out – don’t hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet! 8221; It gets one’s attention, doesn’t it? 8220;Announce to my people their rebellion! 8221; Isaiah is telling us: Sit up! Listen with all your might! But Isaiah goes on: You phonies! 8221; Don...
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donaturel: April 2009
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Thursday, April 30, 2009. A Few Thoughts about Swine Flu. This is the text of an e-mail I sent to the congregation today. We’ve been inundated the last few days with constant media reports about a new strain of influenza – the H1N1 strain, which has been dubbed the “Swine Flu” because the original virus was one that infected pigs. I know that many of you are concerned; I’ve certainly been paying attention, too. I want to say several things:. Links to this post. Monday, April 20, 2009. I can't believe it'...
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donaturel: Considering Job
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Sunday, November 8, 2009. As we move through the 3-year lectionary cycle, there are parts of it that I look forward to more than others. The readings this fall are among those. In October, we had the good fortune of reading through the book of Job sequentially. I chose to focus on other lectionary readings until October 25, when we read representative portions of the whole book and I spent the sermon walking through the story. 8220;The Impatience of Job”. Job 1:1, 2:1-13; Job 23:1-9, 16-17;. 3 Quiet, ste...
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donaturel: An Octogenarian Wedding
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Sunday, November 8, 2009. I had wrestled for weeks with what to say to these two - they've been through so much, they have so much to share. Finally, I decided to play my indecision into a rhetorical device and the wedding homily was born:. 8220;When there is Nothing Left to Say”. Wedding Homily for Ruth Woodward and Bernie McDonald. October 31, 2009. This gives me hope” “An inspiration to us all! 8221; And of course there was the one joker who replied: “Octogenarians? Are those like vegetarians? 8221; I...
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donaturel: November 2009
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Sunday, November 8, 2009. Ruth, Faithfulness and Stewardship. 8220;Faithful or Successful? Selections from the Book of Ruth. November 8, 2009. Moabites – Oh! Here’s what was woven into the fabric of the people of God - from the book of Deuteronomy:. But Naomi insists again. Finally, in tears, Orpah agrees. She bids her mother in law farewell and goes her own way. But Ruth refuses to leave, uttering the words that are perhaps the most well-known from this book:. Don't force me to leave you; don't make me ...
