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Byron Borger comments on The Prophetic Imagination of Bruce Springsteen

Byron Borger — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:33:13 +0000

I don't know what to say -- I am almost speechless, which is rare. This was so good, so thoughtful, so wonderful to have three of my own major influences brought together in one great place. Thanks Stephen (and you should write more about your trip to the Abbey, and bring the back catalog (ha!) of Thomas Merton into the conversation.) I was with Brueggemann not long ago and we chatted about Berry a bit, but I didn't ask him about Springsteen. Thanks for connecting the dots. And thanks to Art House.

Lancia E. Smith comments on The Graduation Card

Lancia E. Smith — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:12:27 +0000

Having recently returned from the Transkei region in South Africa and been deeply impressed with the people we met there, this article rings very clear and true to me, Molly. we have also seen the impact of both the acts trauma and acts of beauty that so distinctly mark Africa. Thank you for this finely crafted piece that so beautifully embodies the message you are sharing. And it is a particular delight to see you carrying forward a similar spirit and gifting as your mother, herself such a remarkable writer and friend. You give me hope in what you are modeling as a writer, daughter, wife and human being. Many blessings to you.

Adam Bray comments on The Prophetic Imagination of Bruce Springsteen

Adam Bray — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:41:17 +0000

Thank you! I immediately started thinking about Brueggemann when I first heard We Take Care of Our Own and haven't been able to NOT hear the album through that lens. I've been hoping someone else would make a similar connection and write about it. Great work!

Heather comments on Why We Gather

Heather — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:44:36 +0000

Thank you! My heart needed this whiff of wisdom today.

Judith Hougen comments on Why We Gather

Judith Hougen — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:30:36 +0000

I love the idea of meal-sharing as redemptive ritual that I see at work in your piece, of returning to those ways of gathering and nurturing in the midst of chaos or confusion. What a good part of your legacy to receive and to impart. There's something very sacred there. Thanks for sharing.

cynthia dare comments on Doxology and Desire: Making Small Things New

cynthia dare — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:13:26 +0000

Thanks for whistling to the Towhee birds and for singing and writing to me...

Jenny White comments on Why We Gather

Jenny White — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:10:20 +0000

Andi- this is so beautiful. Your attention to the beauty of the gather has inspired me since the first time we met.

Jaimie Nunn comments on Doxology and Desire: Making Small Things New

Jaimie Nunn — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:01:38 +0000

This is such a beautifully written blog, I am just overwhelmed! I just started a design, lifestyle, and sustainability blog called Vivendi, with the goal of using my personal talent of writing and knowledge of design to help people live better and treat the earth better. I only hope that I will be writing blog posts of this humble magnitude soon. Such an inspiration.

Jaimie (subscribe to my blog if you like!)

Tamara @ This Sacramental Life comments on Called to the Table

Tamara @ This Sacramental Life — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:18:13 +0000

I can't tell you how much I loved this post. I carry a similar list of people in my mind and memory, unsure what to do with them. For example, one day a few years ago, I noticed a father and daughter (I presume) in a car that passed me on the highway. Something about their expressions (sad? angry? despairing?) caught my attention so deeply that I decided to ditch my plans and follow them up a two-lane rural route for almost 35 minutes, praying for them the entire way. Eventually, I turned around and drove back to my regularly scheduled day. But I've never forgotten them. And always wondered why I felt so compelled to notice them. I'd love to have them to dinner, to hear their story.

I'm going to make my own fantasy dinner lists following your example. Thank you!

Lancia E. Smith comments on Why We Gather

Lancia E. Smith — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:24:11 +0000

Andi, thank you. This does my heart good. I needed the clear voiced reminder of why we gather and am grateful for your beautiful recounting of the reasons. Bless you, friend, and may all your gatherings be merry!