tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.comments2022-03-25T05:13:15.836-07:00The WellJustin Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14293450484861865250noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-33815851193692963972014-08-17T06:40:10.909-07:002014-08-17T06:40:10.909-07:00Dear Anonymous, you were in my morning prayers and...Dear Anonymous, you were in my morning prayers and reflections. May moments of grace and beauty surrounding. May you remember you are not alone.Justin Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293450484861865250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-81861495057219833032014-08-15T14:13:54.268-07:002014-08-15T14:13:54.268-07:00Struggling through depression and despair-- holdin...Struggling through depression and despair-- holding onto the LIGHTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-13460351396755895672012-09-14T07:02:29.339-07:002012-09-14T07:02:29.339-07:00Here's another relevant post: http://progressi...Here's another relevant post: http://progressivechurchplanting.blogspot.com/2012/09/missional-worship-homily.html. Thanks, Ron Robinson.Justin Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293450484861865250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-51300433658521499442012-09-13T07:01:42.996-07:002012-09-13T07:01:42.996-07:00Jessica Wicks posted this response on her blog: h...Jessica Wicks posted this response on her blog: http://a-writers-whimsical-musings.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-makes-faith-community-indispensable.html <br /><br />It's worth reading!Justin Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293450484861865250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-71506037907606142802012-08-08T06:20:04.699-07:002012-08-08T06:20:04.699-07:00That message is beautiful , if only everyone was c...That message is beautiful , if only everyone was committed to it .<br /><br />Thank you for the post <br />I will remember your words<br />cindy R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-82604486842780232692012-04-24T11:45:08.771-07:002012-04-24T11:45:08.771-07:00Denise, you're welcome. I'll try to post t...Denise, you're welcome. I'll try to post the sermon text here as well, in the next few days. Blessings, JustinJustin Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293450484861865250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-75437325497199358062012-04-22T15:21:58.390-07:002012-04-22T15:21:58.390-07:00Thank you for a wonderful sermon that caputured so...Thank you for a wonderful sermon that caputured some very difficult concepts in a wholistic way. It has been transforming to me to see the many connections and intersections between food, immigrants and the environment in a new light. I am bringing this knowledge that we have collaborated on, and grown together with, to my School District Equity Team and teachers so that we do a better job of honoring the complexitities of working with people of color.Denise Konenhttp://www.parenting.netgains.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-12840915462049979912012-04-21T19:40:11.065-07:002012-04-21T19:40:11.065-07:00Thank you for writing the sermon here. There are s...Thank you for writing the sermon here. There are so many great quotes. I love the Hafiz poem. I also notice how when you talk about being held by a love so big it won't let us go etc., I think of God. Grace and abundant love is what God is to me.Andrea Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-82180953967940560332012-04-15T17:50:29.110-07:002012-04-15T17:50:29.110-07:00Your post made me curious to learn a bit more abou...Your post made me curious to learn a bit more about Adams and I found his<a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=ECHDFQsnNIgC&pg=PA100&lpg=PA100&dq=On+Being+human+Religiously&source=bl&ots=rFQ0iUKVI4&sig=AZR28f9AWzsOjagmeoTXxq5mK3I&hl=en&ei=ZAnITaq2IoTy0gGgs-iKCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q&f=false" rel="nofollow"> five smooth stones essay (p.12-20)</a>available on line.<br /><br />I usually quickly give up on theological writing but found the brief bit of Adam's book I looked at quite readable. I am now curious about your sermon that draws from his work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905073449150541750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-24490440147093247792012-02-02T22:29:19.158-08:002012-02-02T22:29:19.158-08:00Knowing when "yes" should become "n...Knowing when "yes" should become "no" is a rather wonderful thing when divinely led.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-61708532090342845752012-02-01T12:17:27.150-08:002012-02-01T12:17:27.150-08:00I grew up Lutheran and was a member of my church&#...I grew up Lutheran and was a member of my church's "motion choir" for teenagers. We performed an interpretative-like dance (well, dance is stretching it a bit) to Christian and secular music. This was back in the 1980s. One of our most popular performances was to The Lord's Prayer, sung in rich, deep, vibrating tones of a male voice. Thank you for reminding me of that experience. I'm a UU now and don't often recite this prayer, but thinking of it in this alternative presentation truly does make it alive again.<br /><br />One question I have ... In your sermon, you said that the order of service included a list of mix-and-match adjectives and nouns for prayer salutations. If you have it handy, perhaps you can post this list in an upcoming blog?Terri Burnornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-17892826655274531602012-01-30T19:21:54.251-08:002012-01-30T19:21:54.251-08:00Thank you for the wealth of inspiration during the...Thank you for the wealth of inspiration during the month. Your posts have been very thought (and soul!) provoking.Shannon Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-67209627246276043842012-01-27T14:03:07.446-08:002012-01-27T14:03:07.446-08:00Terrific post! Thoughtful, provacative and helpfu...Terrific post! Thoughtful, provacative and helpful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-78193221557039291942012-01-26T17:20:30.703-08:002012-01-26T17:20:30.703-08:00I need to hear this sermon!I need to hear this sermon!R W Rawleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06602434711520754614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-58478793590775535092012-01-24T18:22:59.393-08:002012-01-24T18:22:59.393-08:00@Nancy - This is a great set of questions, worthy ...@Nancy - This is a great set of questions, worthy of a future blog post. Thanks again for reading and commenting.Justin Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293450484861865250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-52346714458347194302012-01-24T06:24:06.844-08:002012-01-24T06:24:06.844-08:00The big remaining question for me is: What is the ...The big remaining question for me is: What is the relationship between spiritual PRACTICES and the development of a personal theology, or set of religious BELIEFS. Does the one naturally follow from the other? Or can this quest for meaning be incorporated into regular spiritual practice? (I was a philosophy major...can you tell?!!)Nancy Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-13913464999581585612012-01-23T11:00:27.175-08:002012-01-23T11:00:27.175-08:00I'm inspired by the "practicing" the...I'm inspired by the "practicing" theme that has run through January's sermons. This month the same message has come through my work to be a better writer - something else I think I'm working on. Thinking about writing and now about my spirituality, I realize how little "practicing" I do these days (and the dearth of practice isn't limited to spirituality and writing unfortunately!).<br /><br />I'm going to put those two things together and commit to/set aside time to practice writing about faith, God, Spirit, church in a reflective, wandering way. Four times a week for 30 minutes.<br /><br />Looking forward to the adventure...<br /><br />scott marshallScott Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661794139682829179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-55286799634756517232012-01-21T16:04:42.158-08:002012-01-21T16:04:42.158-08:00Running around Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun ...Running around Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun or home from dowtown minneapolis after work is one of my spiritual disciplines. I either sit with my thoughts as I run or listen to sermon podcasts which I love - especially when something that is said really resonates with me. My favorite sermon podcast is James Gertmenian of Plymouth Church right here in Mpls. His post modern take on liberal christianity is inspiring to me and connects me with my liberal religious upbrining. I also like Marlin Lavenhar and Christine Robinson - UU AlbequerqueAndrea Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-13485454787775150232012-01-21T12:56:33.970-08:002012-01-21T12:56:33.970-08:00You'd better, Arif. I keep waiting for you to...You'd better, Arif. I keep waiting for you to show up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-36176843105653666492012-01-20T14:18:14.900-08:002012-01-20T14:18:14.900-08:00Maybe you'll start with this on Sunday, but I&...Maybe you'll start with this on Sunday, but I'm wondering how you're defining "spiritual practices." It's a long way from prayer and poetry to tap dancing and unicycles :>). With spirituality defined broadly (to encompass wholeness, balance, purpose, connection, and the like), however, it all makes sense.<br /><br />Again, thank you for the time and thought you've put into this series...it's been truly helpful to me.Nancy Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-10322415248926423552012-01-19T18:22:26.362-08:002012-01-19T18:22:26.362-08:00Heidi is reminding me that I keep threatening to j...Heidi is reminding me that I keep threatening to join her tap class ;)Arif Mamdanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215622574492008105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-73348314499752004142012-01-19T11:57:20.156-08:002012-01-19T11:57:20.156-08:00@Heidi - nice! That makes sense. You know, your co...@Heidi - nice! That makes sense. You know, your comment reminded me that when I'm riding my unicycle, it really does take all of my attention and focus...and I ride it better when I sit straight up and take deep breaths...it's interesting to feel my feet on the pedals, to feel my body in balance, in motion. If I really pay attention, it does become a sort of "meditative" practice. Thanks for making me think of this.Justin Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293450484861865250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-20606550670550573212012-01-19T11:29:52.488-08:002012-01-19T11:29:52.488-08:00Tap dance. Honestly. It can be so complex that I...Tap dance. Honestly. It can be so complex that I have to pay all my attention to it. It is one of the only times in my week when I am entirely present in one place and nowhere else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-2795055451494501932012-01-17T14:54:21.186-08:002012-01-17T14:54:21.186-08:00I've been experimenting with unplugging recent...I've been experimenting with unplugging recently, and I'm curious, how do you know when you need an unplug day?Arif Mamdanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215622574492008105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133788992688082159.post-43119731958471368662012-01-17T14:15:38.184-08:002012-01-17T14:15:38.184-08:00Nancy and Chrystal,
Thanks for reading, and shar...Nancy and Chrystal, <br /><br />Thanks for reading, and sharing your stories and prayers. Prayer can be such a powerful thing in our lives, if we understand it in new and life giving ways.Justin Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293450484861865250noreply@blogger.com