Wisdom from above is . . . full of mercy and good fruits
What does the emerging future hold for life, ministry, and the Church? I'm exploring a little of that every day.
About Becky Robbins-Penniman
I am an Episcopal priest serving Lamb of God Church in Fort Myers, FL. We are a federated Lutheran (ELCA) and Episcopal (TEC) congregation.
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In this resort area, we do our "stewardship drive" in January, when our winter friends are here. We're smack dab in the middle of it now. Special texts were chosen for the stewardship series. The passage I worked with today was the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. Check it out here
Or, if you prefer to watch the message, check out the Lamb of God video sermon site, here. Scroll down until you find the date you want.
All my previous posts can be found on the Blogs tab.
Or, if you prefer to watch the message, check out the Lamb of God video sermon site, here. Scroll down until you find the date you want.
All my previous posts can be found on the Blogs tab.
WHAT DOES "KARPOS KALOS" MEAN?
"Karpos kalos" literally means, in Greek, "fruit good". The inspiration for using it is James 3:17, which says "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy." More . . .
WHAT I'M READING NOW
Signs of Emergence: A Vision for Church that is
Organic/Networked; Decentralized/Bottom-up/Communal/Flexible/Always
Evolving by Kester Brewin
Choosing the Kingdom: Missional Preaching for the Household of God, by John Addison Dally
Organic/Networked; Decentralized/Bottom-up/Communal/Flexible/Always
Evolving by Kester Brewin
Choosing the Kingdom: Missional Preaching for the Household of God, by John Addison Dally
SHIFTING INTO THE FUTURE
This process started in the late summer of 2008. My initial explanation of what I thought this was all about is in a letter I wrote to my congregation called SHIFTING INTO THE FUTURELtr.pdf. Even after my sabbatical, I think it explains things fairly well.
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THOUGHT-PROVOKING SITES
Inward/Outward: A Project of Church of the Saviour
The Jesus Manifesto: An edgy, irreverent site of a group intent on "following Jesus in the land of our captivity."
Now THIS is Some Theoblogy Tony Jones on culture, politics and the emergent church.
God's Politics by Sojourners: Faith, Politi
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"Preaching to Bishops: An Undertaker's View" by Thomas Lynch
Today, the people of Lamb of God Church will be helping the Oelmann family remember and celebrate the life of Pam. Pam was 41, a wife, and mother of two very young boys. She died of an aggressive liver cancer that usually affects old men - which she most certainly was not one of. I will help lead the service, and will struggle to find something to say that makes sense or brings comfort.
How appropriate that yesterday the other pastor here, Walter, gave me this article by Thomas Lynch to read. M… Continue
How appropriate that yesterday the other pastor here, Walter, gave me this article by Thomas Lynch to read. M… Continue
Posted by Becky on January 23, 2010 at 11:30am
Relationships & Community: The New and the Old
I am a parish priest in a hierarchical denomination (a California court has ruled the Episcopal Church is such, so it must be true). I admit to chafing under the collar (so to speak) about the "hierarchical" part, and I've spent a good amount of time thinking about that aspect of my vocation and ministry as I cogitate TWINE (That Which is Now Emerging - for more on this, see here). Will the "church of the future" (whateve… Continue
Posted by Becky on November 12, 2009 at 8:00am
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Today, the people of Lamb of God Church will be helping the Oelmann family remember and celebrate the life of Pam. Pam was 41, a wife, and mother of two very young boys. She died of an aggressive liver cancer that usually affects old men - which she…
I am a parish priest in a hierarchical denomination (a California court has ruled the Episcopal Church is such, so it must be true). I admit to chafing under the collar (so to speak) about the "hierarchical" part, and I've spent a good amount of tim…
Becky,
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this! Thank you. The gift of your presence in our home in August, and henceforth in my life, is ongoing, to my joy! Your gracious reception of our hospitality has encouraged me to continue to invite others into "o…
This is actually an article I wrote for our congregation's newsletter, but not everyone is fortunate enough to get that, right?
HIGHWAYS, HOSPITALITY AND THE HOLY SPIRIT
“What’s the most important thing that happened to you while on sabbatical?”…
When God sends contrasting messages, I try to pay attention, especially when the messages come close together.
My congregation will soon roll out a spanking new, professionally-designed logo. I like the graphics a lot. When our parish administrator…
I'll bet you had mixed feelings about traveling again so soon!
I have just discovered your sermon from Sept. 20. It brought to mind the Inward/Outward offering that said to bring peace and justice, it is not what we must give that will bring change…
Gosh, thanks!
Becky,
This is good!
Autumn begins its chilling crawl
and spreads its teasing frost o'er all
the northern climes and shadowed sills
startling colors from leaves and hills.
While we in southern towns remain
in summer’s warmth, both gift and bane
Hi Becky,
I am excited about everything you have learned during your sabbatical! I have been reading the books you recommended to Michael for my birthday gift. I will be attending Lamb of God services while I am in FL (mid-Oct to early January). I a…
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