A number of analysts have observed that although bin Laden was finally killed, he won some major successes in his war against the U.S. "He repeatedly asserted that the only way to drive the U.S. from… — Eric Margolis
by Ken Sehested
Happy are you who do not heed the advice of evil ones, or take the path of deceivers, or sit in the chambers of the haughty.
But our delight is in the Way of Life; we labor along its path by day and we are wrapped in its protection by night.
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Rejoice in the presence of those who resist the counsel of the arrogant, who sidestep the influence-peddlers, who refuse to participate in political payoffs.
Blessed One, multiply their presence in our midst! And may we have the courage to be among their number!
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For what do we hope?
We hope for the Beloved’s Promise to overtake the world’s broken-hearted threat.
Read more ›We travel today with Jesus as he was leaving Caesarea Philippi, in the far northern region of ancient Israel. Named for the Roman Caesar, located in what is now known as the Golan Heights, a site of contention to this day, Syrian land occupied by Israeli allure. Even after these years together, the disciples still imagine Jesus supplanting the great Caesar, scattering Rome’s legions, restoring the glory of Judea’s lost splendor, fulfilling its remembered boast as the capital of nations.
And now this! What is this gibberish about “the Son of Man must suffer,” rejected, kicked to the curb, tracked and targeted by the drones of imperial purpose and religious conceit.
“No!” screams Peter, mouth in gear before his brain engaged.
Read more ›Listen to the voice of Wisdom, O people of folly. Hear the voice of understanding as She makes Her stand at the city gate and presides in the town square.
“All of you, hear my cry. Your lives are marked by trivial pursuits. Deceitful ways and crooked days are unbecoming, no matter how much gold acquired or jewel-attired.”
Guided by Wisdom’s voice every ruler’s choice leans toward just and worthy decrees.
Read more ›God’s glory is on tour in the skies,
Divine handiwork is visible on every corner.
Is this work a struggle?
Read more ›We travel today with Jesus as he was leaving Caesarea Philippi, in the far northern region of ancient Israel. Named for the Roman Caesar, located in what is now known as the Golan Heights, a site of contention to this day, Syrian land occupied by Israeli allure. Even after these years together, the disciples still imagine Jesus supplanting the great Caesar, scattering Rome’s legions, restoring the glory of Judea’s lost splendor, fulfilling its remembered boast as the capital of nations.
And now this! What is this gibberish about “the Son of Man must suffer,” rejected, kicked to the curb, tracked and targeted by the drones of imperial purpose and religious conceit.
“No!” screams Peter, mouth in gear before his brain engaged.
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In the face of Pharaoh’s fury, Stand by me
In the face of Pharaoh’s fury, Stand by me
With enemies surrounding, with fearful threat confounding,
Part the drowning waters ’fore me, Stand by me
When beset by ruin and ravage, Stand by me
When beset by ruin and ravage, Stand by me
Lead the way amid the dangers, keep me safe from Satan’s daggers
Send your angels to watch o’er me, Stand by me.
by Ken Sehested
When the apostles were gathered, exuberant with tales of all they had done, Jesus said to them: Steal away with me to a deserted place.
Steal away, to restful still waters.
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Gracious One, who jealously guards the lives of those at every edge, we lift our heavy hearts to your Mercy.
We live in a fretful land, anxious over the ebbing away of privilege, fearful that strangers are stealing our birthright.
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