This Side of Heaven: Archive

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Apr 30th

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“Jesus never says a word about homosexuality, but there was one kind of sin that...”

– What does Jesus think about Homosexuality? (via azspot)

Apr 30th

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Letter to self...

Dear Julia, Get up. I know you had a weird night last night, but seriously, get up. You have an ant problem and you said you would go to CVS and get ant-killing supplies, like, three hours ago. Don’t be afraid of them, just kill them before they get into your stuff. Yes, I know you’re tired, but you also promised to stop by your friend’s place and feed her cat. I repeat, you...

Apr 28th

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Apr 27th

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We live in a privileged country, in a truly...

Where a girl can sleep through dinner with her friends and still be able to order food online, without ever having to talk to a single human being. She can even tip online, so that the only words that need be traded between her and the delivery person are: “This yours?” “Yes” “Alright, have a goodnight” “Thank you, you too.” And then she can...

Apr 27th

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At General Conference, Methodists To Debate Gay... →

I have so many friends and colleagues attending right now, almost expected to read a name that I recognized. We even have podcast meetings lined up, where we can get together and watch the proceedings online. It feels like the Superbowl, but for the UMC, and people are actually affected by the outcomes. Let me tell you, there are a lot of people sitting on the edge of their seats. We’ve...

Apr 27th

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“You’re probably not going to get Christmas off…ever again for the...”

– A professor speaking to us today about our Field Placements.

Apr 26th

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Apr 26th

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Apr 26th

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Apr 26th

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Apr 26th

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Apr 26th

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Apr 25th

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When I Die: A two week conversation. →

He’s so much like my dad.

Apr 25th

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Apr 25th

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Apr 24th

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Apr 24th

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Apr 24th

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Apr 24th

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Apr 24th

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Apr 24th

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Apr 23rd

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I had to filter a list of words into these stupid,...

Friend: 'Fornication'??  Why is 'fornication' on this list?
Me: I know!  What am I supposed to do with THAT word?
Friend: You could file it under 'People'.  Or 'Events'!
Me: Ha!
Friend: Or 'Problems'!
Me: Or 'Outcomes'!
Friend: 'Outcomes'! *laughing hysterically*
Me: I'm gonna do it!  I'm writing it down!
 (And I did.  Put that in your juice box and SUCK IT, graduate school.)
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 (Later)
Me: I'm filing the word 'mouth' under 'Places'.  Do you think that's alright?

Apr 23rd

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Apr 22nd

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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get...”

– The Lorax, Dr. Seuss Digression, our Drunk Theology sessions are brilliant.

Apr 22nd

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Apr 22nd

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Apr 22nd

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Apr 21st

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“It’s true that Christianity is holding a truth about God, but it’s...”

– My Theology professor

Apr 21st

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“My conception of heaven is not where all bad things are forgotten, but where all...”

– Sang Hyun Lee,From A Liminal Place

Apr 21st

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Dear Kid in the library:

When your phone rings, answer it and talk in as loud of a voice as possible. Then when you hang up, and the girl next to you asks who it was, reply to her in a whisper. This is indeed the most courteous course of action, and will not only show respect to your fellow library-goers but will also exhibit your highly tuned sense of logic. Trust me, you’re going places.

Apr 21st

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“As a womanist, I am concerned about and committed to the survival of an entire...”

– Diana L. Hayes,Standing in the Shoes My Mother Made

Apr 20th

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Apr 20th

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Apr 20th

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Apr 20th

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Apr 19th

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As usual, my serious reply was taken as a...

Me: Yes! Done with Church History, now on to the VFCL paper!
Classmate: How many pages do you have left to write?
Me: (holding up an embarrassingly low number of fingers)
Classmate: Are you kidding me??
Me: Well, I said I was pulling an all-nighter. What did you think I was doing?
Classmate: I've been working on that paper for the past two weeks!
Me: Wow...
Classmate: Yeah.
Me: It's okay, I'm good at sitting down and cranking papers out.  I'm like a donkey...
Classmate: (confused expression)
Me: No, I mean I may not move very quickly, but I can go slow for long distances.
Classmate: You mean a camel.
Me: Yeah...well, no.  I need to drink.
Classmate: (Eyes light up and laughter ensues)