Balance: Past, Present And Future - PDF
As we think about balancing the effects of the past on our lives in the present and how we move towards the future, we encounter the role of ritual in reminding us, shaping us and guiding us.
Nov 15, 2009
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Balance: Past, Present And Future - Audio
As we think about balancing the effects of the past on our lives in the present and how we move towards the future, we encounter the role of ritual in reminding us, shaping us and guiding us.
Nov 15, 2009•25 min
Balance:Home and Away - PDF
Why do we feel at home sometimes and strangely "away" at others? What do we do if we get so far from home that we feel like we can't find our way back?
Nov 08, 2009
Balance:Home and Away - Audio
Why do we feel at home sometimes and strangely "away" at others? What do we do if we get so far from home that we feel like we can't find our way back?
Nov 08, 2009•28 min
Balance: Utilizing And Preserving - PDF
How we preserve and utilize the natural resources of the planet is influenced by how we think about them theologically. John Wesley argued that animals participate in the imago Dei (the image of God) and, as such, have inherent value and hence should not be treated merely as objects.
Nov 01, 2009
Balance: Utilizing And Preserving - Audio
How we preserve and utilize the natural resources of the planet is influenced by how we think about them theologically. John Wesley argued that animals participate in the imago Dei (the image of God) and, as such, have inherent value and hence should not be treated merely as objects.
Nov 01, 2009•41 min
Balance: Being And Doing - Audio
How is our being part of God's good creation related to our own creativity? Is "being" related to "doing" and how do we balance these? Is our being that which motivates our doing?
Oct 25, 2009•26 min
Balance: Justice And Grace - Audio
A dialog between Rev. Dr. Julian A. Davies and Rev. Guadalupe Villalpando-Stewart about justice and grace in relation to the issues facing the Hispanic/Latino people, specifically in northwest Ohio.
Oct 18, 2009•38 min
Balance: Faith And Life - PDF
Mark Twain wrote, "Faith is believing what you know ain't so." Is he correct about that? What is faith? Here we explore the concept of faith through the four Gospels and discover the connection between faith and life.
Oct 11, 2009
Balance: Faith And Life - Audio
Mark Twain wrote, "Faith is believing what you know ain't so." Is he correct about that? What is faith? Here we explore the concept of faith through the four Gospels and discover the connection between faith and life.
Oct 11, 2009•24 min
Balance: Money And Resources - PDF
In the current economic climate, many people are hurting. How we view money and resources will determine how we choose to respond. Either we can choose to be the church or we can choose to turn our backs.
Oct 04, 2009
Balance: Money And Resources - Audio
In the current economic climate, many people are hurting. How we view money and resources will determine how we choose to respond. Either we can choose to be the church or we can choose to turn our backs.
Oct 04, 2009•28 min
Balance: Us And Them - PDF
Why is it that we so often see the world as divided into "us" and "them"? When do such categories lead to discrimination and harm? How can we work to ensure that all people are valued?
Sep 20, 2009
Balance: Us And Them - Audio
Why is it that we so often see the world as divided into "us" and "them"? When do such categories lead to discrimination and harm? How can we work to ensure that all people are valued?
Sep 20, 2009•20 min
Vocation And Occupation - PDF
In our series on "Balance" we look at the issue of "Vocation And Occupation". What is the difference? How can a person discern their vocation in life? Which do you want: an occupation or a vocation?
Sep 13, 2009
Vocation And Occupation - Audio
In our series on "Balance" we look at the issue of "Vocation And Occupation". What is the difference? How can a person discern their vocation in life? Which do you want: an occupation or a vocation?
Sep 13, 2009•43 min
Work And Rest - PDF
How do we balance work and rest? In fact, how do we even tell which is which? The concept of Sabbath calls for us to "cease", whether what we doing counts as work or rest and to center ourselves on God, our neighbors, and the world around us.
Sep 06, 2009
Work And Rest - Audio
How do we balance work and rest? In fact, how do we even tell which is which? The concept of Sabbath calls for us to "cease", whether what we doing counts as work or rest and to center ourselves on God, our neighbors, and the world around us.
Sep 06, 2009•23 min
The Self And Others - PDF
In our continuing series on "Balance" we look at the problem of balancing our attention between the self and others and, of course, God! How do we make healthy choices that exemplify a good sense of balance?
Aug 30, 2009
The Self And Others - Audio
In our continuing series on "Balance" we look at the problem of balancing our attention between the self and others and, of course, God! How do we make healthy choices that exemplify a good sense of balance?
Aug 30, 2009•39 min
Keeping Your Balance - Audio
As we begin a new series on "Balance", Rev. Dee Baker illustrates the concept through her artistic use of clay and the potter's wheel.
Aug 23, 2009•19 min
Does Anything Happen After You Die, Or Is This It? - Audio
As part of our series, "Questions People Ask", Rev. Dee Baker looks at the question. Does Anything Happen After You Die, Or Is This It?".
Aug 16, 2009•33 min
If I'm A Good Person, Isn't That Enough? - PDF
As part of our series, "Questions People ask", we encounter the question, "If I'm A Good Person, Isn't That Enough?". We explore the Biblical concepts of "good" and "not good" and see how we might address this question.
Aug 09, 2009
If I'm A Good Person, Isn't That Enough? - Audio
As part of our series, "Questions People ask", we encounter the question, "If I'm A Good Person, Isn't That Enough?". We explore the Biblical concepts of "good" and "not good" and see how we might address this question.
Aug 09, 2009•22 min
Would The World Be A Better Place Without Religion? - PDF
Today we ask the question, "Would the world be a better place without religion?" as part of our series, "Questions People Ask".
Aug 02, 2009
Would The World Be A Better Place Without Religion? - Audio
Today we ask the question, "Would the world be a better place without religion?" as part of our series, "Questions People Ask".
Aug 02, 2009•26 min
Why Do You Christians Disagree About So Many Things? - PDF
Is disagreement between Christians necessarily a bad thing? The Biblical narrative shows that the Judeo-Christian tradition has a long history of debate and discussion, and even disagreement.
Jul 26, 2009
Why Do You Christians Disagree About So Many Things? - Audio
Is disagreement between Christians necessarily a bad thing? The Biblical narrative shows that the Judeo-Christian tradition has a long history of debate and discussion, and even disagreement.
Jul 26, 2009•28 min
Why Do Religions Cause So Much Trouble In The World? - PDF
What do you say when someone asks you, "Why Do Religions Cause So Much Trouble In The World"? Here we look at this question and how the Biblical narrative shows us a way forward.
Jul 19, 2009
Why Do Religions Cause So Much Trouble In The World? - Audio
What do you say when someone asks you, "Why Do Religions Cause So Much Trouble In The World"? Here we look at this question and how the Biblical narrative shows us a way forward.
Jul 19, 2009•22 min
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