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About drgwbrown

Pastor and author available for weddings, funerals, pulpit supply preaching, small group visits, conferences, book presentations, book signings

I used to

Posted on November 27, 2016 by drgwbrown

I used to know it all. Every question had a ready answer. Never mind that the answers to some questions contradicted the answers to others. They were God’s answers, or so we said, and thus any problem with the answers … Continue reading →

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Moment of incarnation

Posted on December 21, 2010 by drgwbrown

I collected this strange group of quotes related to my own search for light in darkness, belonging, hope, and humanity. Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment, that was known as … Continue reading →

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Praying for the humanity of us all

Posted on December 18, 2010 by drgwbrown

How can any of us fully practice a vocation of being human in the face of continued dehumanization of any of us? http://eugenecho.wordpress.com/2010/12/18/seeking-justice-does-it-really-matter/

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Self

Posted on December 16, 2010 by drgwbrown

I had to be and to remain whoever I had become as a person before coming there.  To be accepted by others, I must first of all know myself and accept myself wherever I happen to be.  In that way, … Continue reading →

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Its not easy

Posted on December 12, 2010 by drgwbrown

Just when I think I recognize the earthly powers and principalities for what they are, Chrysler runs an ad with George Washington in one of their cars.  It is silly.  But, I find the patriotic imagery and music combined with … Continue reading →

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Babel

Posted on December 5, 2010 by drgwbrown

I was looking for something completely different when names of radicals from the day drew me into this section: All these snares and devices of the principalities represent the reality of babel, and babel is that species of violence most … Continue reading →

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Names

Posted on December 4, 2010 by drgwbrown

Pereginatio’s post on Stringfellow’s writing about Powers and Principalities has me thinking today.  In my church experience, we usually name the beliefs and institutions of the “other” as powers or principalities.  Stringfellow pointing out that the term should/does apply to … Continue reading →

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Who Matters

Posted on December 2, 2010 by drgwbrown

Rough get together with friend this evening.  Christian wedding vows meant less to “christian” wife than to him who claims no specific faith.  She left. Years ago I taught him how to save the lives of kids and he does … Continue reading →

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Am I

Posted on December 1, 2010 by drgwbrown

Stringfellow’s writing is beautiful and powerful.  And, it is so easy to think of politics as external.  My own thoughts are turned inward as I read it.  This year has brought the death of my mother, two aunts, and two … Continue reading →

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Repentance

Posted on November 28, 2010 by drgwbrown

I am not particularly complaining about the vulgarities of the marketplace prior to Christmas and I am certainly not talking about getting ‘back to God’ or ‘putting Christ back into Christmas’ (phrases that betray skepticism toward the Incarnation)….Tradition has rendered … Continue reading →

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