Category Archives: Christian Ritual

Stories

Posted on March 4, 2014 by bryoniemoon

I came across a memoir the other day, one that has reached the bestseller list. It’s the story of a man who had a sex change and is now a woman. When she told her [conservative, Lutheran] mother about her … Continue reading →

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Outpost Theology and Another Reason to Read Tolkein

Posted on August 15, 2013 by bryoniemoon

Why is it that we never need much of a reason for doing something fun? A friend of mine asked to take me out for my birthday recently. I didn’t text back to say, “Wow. I’m going to need to … Continue reading →

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Tickle Monsters and the Narrative of Fun

Posted on July 26, 2013 by bryoniemoon

My dad was brilliant at crafting a narrative for us kids that spelled fun. I’m not sure how he did it, but he managed to tease the silly and the funny and the happy out of a whole lot of … Continue reading →

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Lenten Musings

Posted on March 13, 2013 by bryoniemoon

I love small comforts. I mean, I really love them. Being a homebody means I don’t go in for the big bangs. I don’t want to spend my Saturday skiing or going to concerts or boutique hopping. I would rather … Continue reading →

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Generations

Posted on September 6, 2012 by bryoniemoon

Autumn always feels more like a new beginning to me than January. It’s probably my birthday in August and the time we spend away in Colorado. Returning home is a fresh, spring-like start for me (after the two weeks of … Continue reading →

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Chiaroscuro (November 2010)

Posted on August 10, 2012 by bryoniemoon

Advent is here and another Christmas approaches. Even though Christmas is hard now I am finding comfort in the liturgy of the church, in celebrating the birth of Christ at the same time of year that countless Christians through the … Continue reading →

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The Seasons of Hillside (October 2009)

Posted on August 10, 2012 by bryoniemoon

If it were up to my hubby our babies would have been buried on our church property. I think it would be wonderful to go to worship every Lord’s Day with a poignant reminder of those who now worship perfectly … Continue reading →

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