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Author Archives: Elizabeth Geitz
Giving Birth to Creation
Mother’s Day has come and gone and with it those close-to-the-surface memories of our mothers, both happy and sad, along with reflection on what it means to be a mother and a woman in the world. A month before my … Continue reading
Posted in Justice Issues, Reflections on Life, Unspoken Truths
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The Cross, the Crowd, and the Self
Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus told the crowd gathered about him, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Have you ever shared a painful experience with a friend … Continue reading
Since Sandy Hook…..
Since the Sandy Hook massacre of school children and adults, over 1600 people have been killed with guns in the United States; 108 were children and teens. There have been 31 school shootings since Columbine with no resulting change in … Continue reading
Remember, You’re Worth It!
Once upon a time, there was a long-married couple sitting in the family room. He was asleep in his recliner, while she was watching television and knitting. Suddenly a tornado struck the house. It ripped off the roof, picked up … Continue reading
Reflections of an NRA Hostage
Right now at this very moment I am being held hostage. As are you and each and every citizen of this great land we are privileged to call home. I am being held hostage by the NRA. At gunpoint. Right … Continue reading
Posted in Justice Issues, Reflections on Life
Tagged Connecticut, gun rights, Newtown, NRA
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The Forever Pursuer
“We’re here because, we’re here because, we’re here.” These familiar lyrics, sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne, were a childhood favorite of mine. I often belted them out at the top of my lungs for no apparent reason, … Continue reading
A War Not Discussed
There is a war going on throughout our country and you and I are right in the middle of it. It is not the heated war of competing political parties of late, or the war against cancer, or the war … Continue reading
“I’m the Kinda Person Who Can’t Stand By and Watch Other People Suffer”
“I’m the kinda person who can’t stand by and watch other people suffer,” he said. He, and other brave Americans, commandeered boats off the island of Manhattan on September 11, 2001. Their actions will live in infamy. Their actions saved lives. … Continue reading
Posted in Global Justice Issues, Reflections on Life
Tagged 9/11, pray for all on 9/11, terrorism
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Turbulent Times
Have you ever taken a white-water rafting or canoe trip – with the majestic river pulling you along through smooth waters and rough waters as you occasionally bounce from rock to rock, then back to the smooth glass-like surface? Whether … Continue reading
Where is God?
Five days have passed since we awakened to the reality of mass murder in Aurora, Colorado. We know the facts all too well – lone 24-year-old gunman opens fire in midnight showing of the Batman movie, “The Dark Knight Rises”, … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections on Life
Tagged Aurora, Colorado, mass murder, theodicy, where is God?
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