Suzanne Miller

Celebrating Christmas, Christmas, church, Comedy, homeless, Humor, Jesus, poverty

That’s What He Said–Jesus is a Liberal Democrat

12/22/201012/23/2010 Suzanne Miller

During the Colbert Report on Comedy Central on Dec. 16th, 2010, Stephen Colbert did a segment on Jesus as a Liberal Democrat. Though it's certainly meant to be comedy, there is a lot of truth in it. I found it interesting, and wanted to share. What do you think? “If this is going to be… Continue reading That’s What He Said–Jesus is a Liberal Democrat

Peace, Prayer, St. Francis

St. Francis of Assisi

12/21/2010 Suzanne Miller

As part of Lent in 2009, I spent time praying through the prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi (1181/2--1126) known as the Peace Prayer. I've found out it was likely written in 1925 by a Catholic congress, but is written in the spirit of St. Francis. I've also uncovered a couple of other prayers… Continue reading St. Francis of Assisi

Comedy, faith, postmodern

That’s What He Said… Comedy Central’s The Cobert Report

10/14/201012/22/2010 Suzanne Miller

Though I don't always catch Comedy Central's The Colbert Report with Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, I watch them when I can. There is much I appreciate and resonate with in these shows. This article describes Colbert's quite Christian (Catholic) faith that under girds much of what he says and does… Continue reading That’s What He Said… Comedy Central’s The Cobert Report

church, homeless, poverty

What If Jesus Meant All That Stuff?

10/07/201012/22/2010 Suzanne Miller

What If Jesus Meant All That Stuff? A great letter to non-believers and those who question Christianity by Shane Claiborne!! It's from Esquire Magazine and is worth reading. I hope you'll take a moment to check it out.

hospitality, Jesus, Luke, Matthew, Psalms, stewardship

Sermon for 9-5-10 "God’s Overflowing Hospitality" (Favorite Things Summer Series)

09/17/201001/30/2011 Suzanne Miller

Sermon for 9/5/10 Favorite Things Summer Series Psalm 23; Matthew 25:31-46 "God's Overflowing Hospitality" This morning our "A Few of Our Favorite Things" summer sermon series comes to a close with two passages you all chose that are likely familiar in some way or another to many of us. Matthew's parable of judgment and Psalm… Continue reading Sermon for 9-5-10 "God’s Overflowing Hospitality" (Favorite Things Summer Series)