text from Smile at Me
image noticed at new rags: the wonder of the gospel of grace

Many groups are struggling against such gross evil that at times it seems the ends justify the means, but that is another truism taught when we were young, "the ends never justify the means". Console one another, support one another. Commit a random act of kindness for no reason other than charity. Do not accept anything for it, stay as anonymous as possible. It will drive people crazy trying to figure out what you're up to.

[from grrrl meets world in this context]

Today, I noticed Unedited Ravings placed me as a link on his blog. Feel free to check him out.

[noticed at Unedited Ravings in this context]

New mediums of expression unlock new places within the soul... and old places that have lain dormant in the shadows.

[if you're in Saskatoon]

Worship Freehouse tonight
8:00 p.m. at the The College of Emmanuel and St. Chad :: 1337 College Drive

[noticed by Al Speegle in The Door Magazine's Chat Closet]

The theological implications of The Passion of the Christ proved too much for one God-fearing American couple last weekend when what began as a discussion on the content of Mel Gibson's movie ended with Georgia natives Sean and Melissa Davidson spending a night in police cells, each charged with battery.

"It was the dumbest thing we've ever done," Melissa later admitted. "We both called the cops on each other. It was just one of those stupid things."

The problem, in a nutshell, was that Sean left the cinema believing that the Father referred to in the Holy Trinity was a human being, whereas his wife interpreted this in more symbolic terms.

---from Mel's Passion too much for Georgia couple

The Fashion of the Christ?

[noticed by Eric from The Door Magazine's Chat Closet]

Sometimes it's a thin line between bargaining and exploiting.

[noticed at renaissance girl]

There are moments between people when something happens. Something non-physical, non-verbal, inexplicable--mystical. It often doesn't make sense within the normal parameters of what usually contributes to the development of such a relational connection, key factors being time and shared experience.

I'm not writing about love at first sight, or even romance for that matter. It certainly can be romantic, but the connection I'm referring to can also be purely platonic. I usually find this connectivity in making eye contact with others, but it doesn't happen with everyone. There is something I cannot deny in the eyes of some strangers, in some of my acquaintances that draws me to them, that evokes greater compassion, desire to relate. It is an unspoken kinship that often never becomes fully actualized. Somehow the experiences of these people, their thoughts, dreams, and fears, resonate deeply within me like monsoon thunder in July.

I know this, whatever it is, when I see it. I am always thankful to find it. And when I do, I find my mind more at peace, my heart more fully beating" -Cameron Lawrence

[noticed at scottyd]

With so much happening in the world,...that counters peace, human rights, freedom, and equality, it is easy to become disillusioned and think that one person in 6 billion can so little, if anything. But... Ghandi hoped everyone working for a better world could show evidence in their own lives for what they desire in the lives of all people.