Welcome to Theological Stew!Preparation:
Each ingredient we pick up on our journey of faith that we find new, or interesting, or surprising, slowly becomes a part of what we believe. We put them into the bog pot, located in the warmth of our heart and hearth. Those ingredients simmer together into what I call, our own unique theological stew. Just as a chef shares her favorite recipes, we can share our stews with one another... not critically, not comparatively, or to prove that our stew tastes the best- but to add to the richness and flavor of what is in our own crock pot. Happy Stirring... Linda |
Sermon of the Week
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Around the Table
Here's some of what is served up on Sunday Mornings at church- http://www.fbcmoorestown.org/
The sermons are organized by scripture passage- a giant pantry of sorts...
I hope to get a "by title" page going, but for now, it's kind of pot luck :)
Click for Sermons
The sermons are organized by scripture passage- a giant pantry of sorts...
I hope to get a "by title" page going, but for now, it's kind of pot luck :)
Click for Sermons
Food For Thought (blog)
Meals are always better with hearty conversation!
Just as you would go to an old friend's house for dinner,
I invite you to pull up a chair, grab a plate and join in!
But please, remember your table manners....
no one wants indigestion ;)
Blog Discussion
Just as you would go to an old friend's house for dinner,
I invite you to pull up a chair, grab a plate and join in!
But please, remember your table manners....
no one wants indigestion ;)
Blog Discussion
Movies that Cook
I love movies- especially foreign films, and I tend to watch them through a theological lens. In this section, I plan to give a short review and theological reflection of movies I love. Here's a taste:
The Way Home
As it Is In Heaven
Babette's Feast
The Color of Paradise
The Way Home
As it Is In Heaven
Babette's Feast
The Color of Paradise
Basic Ingredients
Although stew is finally spiced to taste, here are some basic ingredients that go into my everyday recipe:
Prayer & Meditation
Lectio Divina, Contemplative Prayer,
and other spiritual disciplines (varies by season)
The Bible-
I generally use the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
From time to time rely on The Message for a more mellow flavor,
Contemporary English Version (CEV) and
The New Living Translation (NLT) if I am looking for extra color
Finally, to keep it all organized somewhere- a Journal
Prayer & Meditation
Lectio Divina, Contemplative Prayer,
and other spiritual disciplines (varies by season)
The Bible-
I generally use the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
From time to time rely on The Message for a more mellow flavor,
Contemporary English Version (CEV) and
The New Living Translation (NLT) if I am looking for extra color
Finally, to keep it all organized somewhere- a Journal
Spices
Here are some things that have flavored my stew recently...
Life of the Beloved, by Henri Nouwen
Women, Food and God, by Geneen Roth
The Scapegoat, by Rene Girard
Jesus and the Drama of Salvation, Raymund Schwager
Mostly Everything Frederick Buechner ever wrote :)
Linda Pepe
Rev. Linda Pepe is the Pastor of
First Baptist Church of Moorestown, NJ.
www.fbcmoorestown.org
She is passionate about helping people embrace
God's unconditional love and acceptance.
Email: LAPepe@aol.com