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Tag Archives: humanity

The Fullness of Our Humanity

The point of the Incarnation is that Jesus is one of us in the ordinary. Continue Reading The Fullness of Our Humanity

The Second Incarnation Flows from the First

Ordinary matter is the hiding place for Spirit, and thus the very Body of God. Continue Reading The Second Incarnation Flows from the First

Love and Justice: Weekly Summary

We must not separate ourselves from the suffering of the world. Continue Reading Love and Justice: Weekly Summary

Essential Humility

In seeing the many ways we are similar and how our lives are inextricably linked, we can find empathy and compassion. Continue Reading Essential Humility

Knowing and Loving Our Bodies

God knows what it’s like to live in flesh. Continue Reading Knowing and Loving Our Bodies

Living Our Faith in All Circumstances

Jesus’ constant invitation, follow me, means imitate me and join me on my journey toward a new way of being human. Continue Reading Living Our Faith in All Circumstances

Allowing Life to Wax and Wane

God has chosen to descend—in counterpoint with our humanity that is always trying to climb and prove itself. Continue Reading Allowing Life to Wax and Wane

Encountering God in the Bible: Weekly Summary

The marvelous anthology of books and letters called the Bible is for the sake of a love affair between God and the soul. Continue Reading Encountering God in the Bible: Weekly Summary

God Is Revealed in Our Lives

The biblical God would much rather be in relationship than merely be right! Continue Reading God Is Revealed in Our Lives

God as Fierce Love

Images of God God as Fierce Love Thursday, December 2, 2021 Like many of us, CAC friend Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis has struggled with both the possibility and the pain-points of religion. Healthy religion unites but toxic religion uses God to create more separation and hurt in the world: Before I made my living talking… Continue Reading God as Fierce Love

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