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Brian Morse commented on John E. Smith's blog post 'Lenten Devotional for Thursday, March 11, 2010: An Empty Life Attracts Intruders'

For years the movie "Chocolat" has been discussed as a wonderful lenten meditation. I'll have to watch it.

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John E. Smith commented on John E. Smith's blog post 'Lenten Devotional for Thursday, March 11, 2010: An Empty Life Attracts Intruders'

Hi, Karen - thanks for your response. Excellent observation! John

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The Green Chalice

We are recruiting congregations to be part of a new "creation care congregations" initiative. This is a movement to incorporate creation care into the ministry and mission of Disciples’ congregations.

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DAILY LENTEN DEVOTIONAL from the Rev. Fred Craddock, sponsored by Chalice Press

Visit The Intersection each day during Lent for inspiration from the Rev. Fred Craddock, who leads us in reflecting on the Gospel of Luke. We invite you to add your thoughts and stories along the way.

Craddock's reflections were originally published in the 2005 Fellowship of Prayer Lenten devotional, and are being republished here courtesy of Chalice Press.

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Lenten Devotional for Thursday, March 11, 2010 - An Empty Life Attracts Intruders /b>

The poor fellow in this story is to be commended for his resolve to clean up his life and rid it of wrong. But his wisdom is in short supply, for an empty life, like an empty house, attracts all forms of unwanted behavior. Even small boys, intending no wrong to anyone, can hardly resist a rock through the window of a house without occupants. And hoodlums come both to steal and destroy . . . continue here.

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Arts and Faith Top 100 Films 3 Replies

Image and Arts and Faith forum have put together a (somewhat) annual list of top filmsThe list (oops, see below)My review of the listthe forum that spawned the list

Started by Darrel Manson in Media and culture. Last reply by David Grandgeorge Mar 6.

Fair Trade for Palm Sunday 3 Replies

Palm Sunday is coming soon, and Christian congregations will be buying millions of palm fronds to distribute during services. But without intending to do harm, we may also be supporting over-harvesti…

Tagged: Lent, resources, Eco-Palms, palmsunday, fairtrade

Started by Rebecca Woods in Church, Worship, and Ministry. Last reply by Nancy Fitzgerald Mar 5.

Humanities Savior - Brother left to humanity a "Way of Life" that leads to greater life...

. but " somebody - somehow " tured that way into just another "religion " that leads only to the grave. many years have passed from The Day " Humanities origenal sin stain" was lifted from our hear…

Started by peter d roman in Writing - General Mar 4.

Best book you read in 2009? 28 Replies

I confess, i didn't read many books in 2009. Lots of magazine and web articles, but very few books. I could make a long list of books I intended to read, books I bought but never opened, and books I…

Tagged: 2009, non-fiction, fiction, novel, reading

Started by Rebecca Woods in Writing - General. Last reply by Rebecca Woods Mar 3.

The Future of Denominations -- especially ours!

I have posted a blog essay responding too/reflecting upon a video/interview with Cynthia Hale, concerning the future of denominations. I've given my thoughts on my blog, but invite you to check out…

Tagged: Future, Denominations, Hale, Cynthia

Started by Robert Cornwall in Leadership Mar 2.

Deadline to apply for HELM Leadership Fellows Program extended to April 30

April 30 is the new deadline for college-bound students who want to sharpen their church leadership potential by participating in the HELM Leadership Fellows Program. Current high school seniors and…

Tagged: student, undergraduate, college, Leadership

Started by Brad Lyons in Leadership Mar 2.