Monthly Archives: October 2009

You Can Find Polyps Here

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds

Yesterday was the day.  My annual excursion to places not typically explored . It was time for my annual Colonoscopy.  Yea!  Well, not exactly yea, but, well, if I have to, I guess, sort of thing. My first one was … Continue reading →

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How To…Justice and Mercy: by Carol Crawford Rowe

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds

There are so many issues in this world of ours that require the people of God to stand up and whisper, speak, or shout in defense of the defenseless and the oppressed. How do we do that and maintain integrity? … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Manifesto: Declaration Five

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds

Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola team up to formulate ten declarations that comprise the Jesus Manifesto.  The fifth declaration states: “The “Jesus of history” cannot be disconnected from the “Christ of faith.” The Jesus who walked the shores of Galilee … Continue reading →

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Get Rid of Homosexuality Once and For All the Ugandan Way, NOT!

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds

I sat at my desk this morning and wept.  How could anyone believe it is right to take a life because of who, or what, a person is?  I am not talking just about the random acts of violence and … Continue reading →

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A Reflection from Preaching as Antoinette Brown-Blackwell by Carol Crawford Rowe

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds

I had the privilege of preaching at a church near by, where I was asked to speak in my Civil War persona as Rev. Dr. Antoinette Brown-Blackwell. The worship service was an interesting experience, with four components that troubled me. … Continue reading →

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Antoinette Brown-Blackwell, A Sermon by Carol Crawford Rowe

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds

It is a privilege and a joy to be with you this morning, in Fairmont, West Virginia, through the miracle of time travel. The United Methodist Church is very special to me. You probably will be able to figure out … Continue reading →

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