November 2021

November 29, 2021

Servanthood revisited, Part 3

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Lifestyle, Personal Power, Soul Searchings

November 29, 2021

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29November

(Today’s thoughts close this series, bringing hopeful practicality to the theme: Christians are called to servanthood.) Good news remains: We can remain committed to lives of service. Service to God, not to the wealthy. Some personal reflections at this stage in life…. I have the power of speech. My servant-voice is still heard by others. At this time in life, I can be bold in private and publicMORE...

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November 26, 2021

Servanthood revisited, Part 2

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Lifestyle, Mind/Body, Soul Searchings, Words

November 26, 2021

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26November

(The following thoughts continue a three-part consideration of the theme: Christians are called to servanthood. Today, the possibility that we may be unwilling servants of those who are extraordinarily wealthy.)   It’s possible that the Church’s current usage of “servant” may be more of a widely accepted 1metaphor than an exact match to biblical roles—perhaps an idea that also calls forMORE...

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November 23, 2021

Servanthood revisited, Part 1

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Lifestyle, Soul Searchings, Words

November 23, 2021

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23November

  (The following thoughts begin a three-part look at the theme: Servanthood among Christians. The subject may fea ture some unusual edges that are worth exploring,) This theological catch-phrase seems to have wide acceptance currently: We are called to be servants. Scriptures seem to invite that identity and it makes sense: Love your neighbor as yourself. Serve others as Jesus served. LetMORE...

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November 18, 2021

Hope in a single Cheerio?

By Bob Sitze

In Arcania, Soul Searchings

November 18, 2021

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18November

(This entry is part of an ongoing collection of blogs that examine the future of congregations post-COVID19. Each entry forms itself around a question looking for clarity or even answers.) Sometimes hope comes at me shyly, quietly. Asking for just a moment’s attention so that I don’t get hijacked by despair. That happened for me one recent Sunday in worship. From my seat near the front of theMORE...

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November 15, 2021

What will happen to worship?

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Soul Searchings, Time

November 15, 2021

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15November

(This entry is part of an ongoing collection of blogs that examine the future of congregations post-COVID19. Each entry forms itself around a question looking for clarity or even answers.) Because of COVID19 cautions in our congregations, the theologies and practices of worship may have changed in substantial ways. To limit exposure to this harmful virus, we’ve shortened liturgies, suspendedMORE...

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November 11, 2021

Not buying it, Mark!

By Bob Sitze

In Arcania, Current Events, Lifestyle, Soul Searchings, Words

November 11, 2021

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11November

Hey, Mr. Z! I thought you should know that I’m not buying into what your new Meta proposes, or what you’re trying to sell. Here’s the deal…. Your other enterprises have always felt like traps to me—seemingly innocent entertainments with seeming social benefits that may also be clever ways to insinuate your way into people’s  decisions, life purposes and identities. Meta feels the same way. IMORE...

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November 8, 2021

Will they come back?

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Mind/Body, Soul Searchings, Time

November 8, 2021

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08November

(This entry is part of an ongoing collection of blogs that examine the future of congregations post-COVID19. Each entry forms itself around a question looking for clarity or even answers.) Most congregations have been severely restricted in bringing members together physically for worship, fellowship, planning, support or service. The dangers of a relentless epidemic have reminded us how illnessMORE...

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November 5, 2021

In the twinkling of an eye

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Soul Searchings, Time, Words

November 5, 2021

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05November

With Advent on the horizon, this might be a good time to revisit one of its strong themes: The Second Coming. More specifically, how the world will end in the time it takes to *blink. The speed of this life-changing event will likely overwhelm or paralyze any effective reaction to what’s occurring.  Suddenly life as we know it will be finished and the events of Judgment Day—prefacing eternalMORE...

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November 3, 2021

The church, reformed? (Back story)

By Bob Sitze

In Arcania, Lifework, Soul Searchings

November 3, 2021

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03November

The previous entry by the same title didn’t include some of the reasons why I would have the temerity to write about such a subject. These personal thoughts may help explain the coming blogs that are dedicated to the thesis that the people of God in the post-COVID church can (or should) engage in self-examination—with the audacity of reformers burnt into our souls by the flame of the Spirit. TheMORE...

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November 2, 2021

The church, reformed?

By Bob Sitze

In Current Events, Soul Searchings, Time

November 2, 2021

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02November

Reformation Day’s lessons, prayers, hymns and sermons have receded into the online vaults where past worship services are stored. Now it’s time to move onward, maybe even forward. In the next few months, congregations like yours and mine will be fashioning the future as we imagine the coming year’s programs and budgets. We hope to instill the spirit of reformation into the coming year. That workMORE...

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