I am Julie and this is my journal of life- a place to find sermons, life events, theological discussion, and reflection on life in general.
It was begun and continues to be a place to record all of this for me, and if you find you can relate, you are invited in.
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Tradition; Antique Versus Junk
Read more: Tradition; Antique Versus JunkHave you ever sorted a home after someone has died? Isn’t it amazing what value we place upon things in our grief? It’s true also that sometimes we see things glaringly well and suddenly everything becomes junk. A loved one in my life died several years ago and as we sorted her house all of us…
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When Racial Tension Isn’t the Issue, but Contributes Nonetheless; What Shall I Say?
Read more: When Racial Tension Isn’t the Issue, but Contributes Nonetheless; What Shall I Say?I cannot respond from any place other than my own. I recognize that I write from privilege and apologize for my ignorance or ineptitude, but silence is worse than the fault of trying imperfectly. The tragic and shocking death of a Virginia reporter and cameraman is rocking the nation this week and as information rises,…
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Death Becomes Them
Read more: Death Becomes ThemWe all go there, that place where death puts us on auto pilot and our truest self seems to appear. In grief, we are ground down to the very nub of our nature and have no energy to be anything other than our most authentic self. Sometimes that is pretty darn ugly, to be honest. I…
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We are not enough. Sermon for Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran in West Hills, CA, July 26, 2015
Read more: We are not enough. Sermon for Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran in West Hills, CA, July 26, 2015Alone, we are not enough. We are NOT enough. But Christ said, “Ego Eimi, I am.” “Ego Eimi. I am.” Christ’s words to the apostles lay the foundation for us to understand who Christ is in the weeks to come but more so, it is the claim for us, that Christ IS and that is…
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When hospitality stops working
Read more: When hospitality stops workingHow do we respond when our core identity and its function is suddenly the cause of pain and loss? Hospitality is very important to me. As one who moves often and relies upon the welcome and hospitality of others, the ability to offer it forward and in return is a large part of my identity. I strive to…
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The problem with Job and the prosperity gospel
Read more: The problem with Job and the prosperity gospelI will admit it, until I was in seminary, I never made it through the book of Job in the Bible. It seemed like a repetitive marital argument and I didn’t want to hear either side complain. It still seems like that in some places, but my appreciation has grown. There is stunningly beautiful imagery…
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