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| Friday, November 02, 2007 |
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It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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2 Comments :: Rev. David Lewicki
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Ah, it's that time of year again. A special time of year in churches all across America. A holy time... a sacred time... a joyous season, full of love and good cheer! Thanksgiving? No. Christmastide? No. What season am I talking about?
Why, Stewardship Season, of course!
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| Friday, October 26, 2007 |
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Is God's Word for Me... or Us?
By webmaster @ 7:00 AM :: 349 Views ::
2 Comments :: Rev. David Lewicki
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I'm reading two books simultaneously right now. One is Bishop TD Jakes' latest, called "Reposition Yourself." The other is a collection of essays by the early 20th-century Quaker author Rufus Jones. Jakes is best-know as the pastor of the Dallas megachurch The Potter's House, which claims 30,000 members. Jones is best known as a mystic and one of the founders of the American Friends Service Committee, one of the oldest and most committed peace and justice organizations in the country.
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| Friday, October 19, 2007 |
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Evangelical and Unashamed
By webmaster @ 10:23 AM :: 393 Views ::
1 Comments :: Rev. David Lewicki
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The question was well-intentioned, I'm sure.
It came from a parishioner during last weekend's congregational meeting as we discussed the qualities the church might seek in a new senior pastor. I don't remember the phrasing, exactly, but the gist of the question was: "The new minister won't be an EVANGELICAL, right?!"
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| Friday, October 12, 2007 |
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Peace Between Christians and Muslims
By webmaster @ 7:00 AM :: 316 Views ::
0 Comments :: Rev. David Lewicki
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Incredible stuff coming across the news yesterday. A group of leading Islamic scholars and imams have written a letter, called A Common Word, to the leaders of the major Christian denominations, offering an olive branch of peace between the faiths. The rationale for the bond of unity is the observation of the common threads of 1) the love of One God and 2) the love of neighbor as ourselves which, according to the Muslim authors, form the essential core of both faith traditions.
In essence, these leading Muslim scholars are arguing for peace between the religions on religious grounds.
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| Friday, October 05, 2007 |
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What Are You Reading
By webmaster @ 8:15 AM :: 392 Views ::
16 Comments :: Rev. David Lewicki
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This week, I'm going to do a little experiment in web-based community-building. I need you to play a part.
First, some background. I'm convinced that the internet can be a place where people in the same church "gather" to share ideas and interact with one another. But I don't have any evidence to support my thesis!
I'd like to try an experiment this week (with your help) through the church blog. I want you to read and POST YOUR RESPONSES. Let's see if we can get 50 comments, and some good conversation going.
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| Friday, September 28, 2007 |
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| Friday, September 21, 2007 |
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Am I Too Well Adjusted
By webmaster @ 11:47 AM :: 313 Views ::
4 Comments :: Rev. David Lewicki
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I'm a well-adjusted guy. My clothes typically match. I can carry on a conversation about the news of the day. I do a decent job of balancing my work and home life. I can tell a joke. I can use chopsticks. I say "please" and "thank you." I will hold the door for you. I bathe regularly.
All in all, I do a pretty good job of getting along in this world.
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| Friday, September 14, 2007 |
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Welcome to MarbleTalks, a weblog published by the ministers and staff of Marble Collegiate Church. If you're unfamiliar with blogs, this short primer will help get you up to speed.
What is a Blog?
MarbleTalks provides a forum for each of our ministers and various staff members to share their thoughts, questions, and experiences with our faith community. Contributors to the blog will use a wide variety of sources for inspiration, and may share those sources when possible. Blogs are built around the active participation of their readers, and will commonly encourage you to take action in your life and the world around you.
Publishing Schedule:
| Sun. |
Dr. Caliandro |
| Mon. |
Sister Carol Perry |
| Tues. |
Dr. Lutz |
| Wed. |
Rev. Funderburke |
| Thur. |
Rev. Jordan |
| Thur. |
Dr. Ruge |
| Fri. |
Rev. Lewicki |
| Sat. |
Nina Frost |
| Sat. |
Dr. Killinger |
Reading Our Blog:
New articles will go up every day, and we hope you'll check in regularly. The seven most recent posts are displayed on this main page. Each article contains a short description and a link to read the full text. If you'd like to go back and read previous entries you missed, click on the "Categories" link at the top of the page and then select the author you're interested in. We don't delete old articles, so you'll be able to come back anytime and re-read the ones that speak to you in significant ways.
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