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CHAP. XXIX. The Parson with his Church-Wardens.

Posted in Pastoring, leadership on March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

THe Countrey Parson doth often, both publickly, and
privately instruct his Church-Wardens, what a great
Charge lyes upon them, and that indeed the whole order and
discipline of the Parish is put into their hands. If himselfe
reforme any thing, it is out of the overflowing of his Con-
science, whereas they are to do it by Command, and [...]

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Quote for Today:

Posted in commonplaces, language, quotes on March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Let  us remember, then, that every time we abuse these terms [love and beauty], or use them too lightly , we are draining them of their power; every time a society journalist or a film producer exploits this vast suggestiveness to tickle a vanity or dignify a lust, he is squandering a great pile of [...]

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Quote for Today:

Posted in quotes on March 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness.
–C.S. Lewis

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CHAP. XXVIII. The Parson in Contempt.

Posted in George Herbert, Pastoring on March 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

THe Countrey Parson knows well, that both for the generall ignominy which is cast upon the profession, and much more for those rules, which out of his choysest judgment hee hath resolved to observe, and which are described in this Book, he must be despised; because this hath been the portion [...]

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Snow Day

Posted in Family on March 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Snowman
Originally uploaded by countryparson

Apologies for the dearth of posts lately, we’re still adjusting to the new addition.
We had a rare event Saturday, it snowed! It was the first time we’ve had enough snow stick that we could play in since our wedding eight years ago. We had a blast. [...]

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