Armchair Theology

I Am the Sheep and I Need to be Fed

2013/03/04 Gayle 2

I recently saw a graphic about ‘The Church’ and the role of that entity for feeding its parishioners. This is the graphic which was posted to facebook: Now, I understand the graphic. I’m not even sure I disagree with the sentiment it really expresses. However, there is something about it that just didn’t quite sit right with me. Then this past Friday it all became clear to me. On Friday I woke up grumpy! My grumpy quickly escalated to down right mean. I was so irritated even I was having trouble being around me. Eventually Jenn says ‘you need protein’ – Then that little light bulb over my head went off! I NEEDED protein. You see, I started a new diet and The rest of the story

God, Enoch and Me

2013/01/14 Gayle 0

…and all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: and Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Genesis 5:23-24 Yesterday, I attended the first of a 10-week study on the book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense by Tom Wright (affiliate link). One of the questions posed in the study guide (as an aside I detest study guides, unless they are only used if the discussion gets stuck or no one is participating) was “What stories in the Bible make you think of what it’s like to have a relationship with God?” (Maybe that really wasn’t exactly the question, but as I learned from Dr. Dibble at Milligan College – If you don’t know the answer to the question asked, answer a similar question where you do know the The rest of the story

My Old Rock (an object lesson)

2013/01/07 Gayle 1

Matthew 7:1-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.” Today is old rock day and from the minute I saw The rest of the story

My God – My God why have you forsaken us?

2012/12/19 Gayle 0

It has been hard to find my muse the past few weeks – Partly because December is a busy time of year for my business – Partly because I far more enjoy the idea of Christmas than the practical (read commercialized) aspects of the holiday. I love the decorations, the music, and the food. I love the gathering of kith and kin but hate the hustle and bustle. And then, Last Friday happened. No details are necessary, except that the name of Sandy Hook Elementary School will forever hold a special meaning for our nation. We began a nationwide lament…in the wake of extreme and unfathomable tragedy…we collectively have called out, My God My God why have you forsaken us. I must admit, I too have wondered; The rest of the story

2012/12/01 Gayle 1

This post is a deviation from my usual musings. However, if you stick with me, I think it will become clear. The political season is behind us (sort of…well, as much as it is ever behind us). This particular election cycle caused me to enter into deep contemplation. Not about politics (which might have been your first guess) but about spirituality, religion, and faith. I saw and heard some of the meanest and nastiest comments from people who wear their ‘Christianity’ on their sleeve (which is to say they’re always proclaiming their Christianity). I have witnesses the most un-Christlike behavior from those who would claim that they bear witness to God’s love. If you know me…and quite possibly even if you don’t….you know that I The rest of the story