More from ‘Beloved Ramblings’

Becoming Clear About Mission

By ryan • Jun 26th, 2010 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

Here is a wise word from my mentor:
When I make clear priorities and force myself to consider binary choices, (yes to this, no to that for the sake of the yes,) it really drives me to sadness and despair, and then to Christ for mercy.  Here is why: In making very conscious choices I am [...]



Welcome June Intern: Abby Reichard!

By ryan • Jun 1st, 2010 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

community dinner thur jun 3 6:30 at Rosewood



Hearing God’s Voice

By ryan • Apr 28th, 2010 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

Discerning the voice of God seems to be one of the greatest challenges of the Christian – those in relationship to the risen Christ…



Beloved Retreat Info

By ryan • Mar 16th, 2010 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

All you need to know to retreat



The Rosewood Community Garden

By ryan • Feb 23rd, 2010 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

The Rosewood Community Garden is getting ready for Spring, and getting ready for you!



Save Sundays – Take the Bus

By ryan • Jan 18th, 2010 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

I got an urgent phone call last week from one of our community members saying, “Ryan, we’ve got to do something!  DART is canceling all Sunday service and I wont be able to come to church anymore!”
Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) is a paratransit service that provides transportation for people whose disability or condition prevents them from [...]



Finally, a love song i can love

By ryan • Jan 8th, 2010 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

I want to like love songs.  I do.  But most of what passes for a love song is enmeshed co-dependent disfunction.  I know too much for my heart to swoon to that ear candy.  But, every once in a while there comes a rare a love song that knows the cost and complexity of loving. [...]



Examen Your Old/New Year

By ryan • Jan 2nd, 2010 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

This is a guided meditation for a small group or just you right now.



Communion Liturgy for a New Year

By ryan • Dec 27th, 2009 • Category: Beloved Ramblings

Unlikely you’ve seen this before – a communion liturgy incorporating “Auld Lang Syne”, Champaign, and Toasts to Christ. Somehow it works out to be both celebratory and sacred. Feel free to use this with creativity.



Mary [modern remix]

By ryan • Dec 25th, 2009 • Category: Beloved Ramblings, Uncategorized

Poetry by Todd Johnson – the incarnation remixed in a modern setting.