Monthly Archives: August 2015

New Poem Posted (Finally!)

Posted on 08/25/2015 by bruceinlouisville

I often like to use layout and space in my poems, to indicate flow and emphasis. For some time, though, I’ve been struggling with WordPress “eating” any non-breaking spaces I used to achieve that space. So, rather than having indents … Continue reading →

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Mean for Jesus

Posted on 08/24/2015 by bruceinlouisville

(A Lection Reflection on Mark 7) Some years ago, the denomination I was serving in was in the midst of a wrenching fight. One group was trying to take control of the denomination, and they were framing their tactics as … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Have It All

Posted on 08/16/2015 by bruceinlouisville

(A Lection Reflection on Joshua 24 and John 6) Choices. We all face them. This sandwich or that one? This house or that apartment? This job or the other? Get married or stay single? And even though we know that … Continue reading →

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How to Fight for Change Without Being Mean

Posted on 08/16/2015 by bruceinlouisville

I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately, as I do more and more writing on this page, as I try to do more and more advocacy, AND as we prepare to launch a progressive community site for the … Continue reading →

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