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Equal

Posted on February 12, 2015 by anyushka

I’m so tired at the moment of how many men seem to have an ingrained sense of ‘natural superiority’ over women. I’m so tired of living near that, of living surrounded by people like that, in a society/world/neighbourhood like that. It’s … Continue reading →

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Wanting What God Wants

Posted on January 9, 2015 by anyushka

“What God asks of us is a will which is no longer divided between Him and any creature. It is a will pliant in His hands which neither seeks nor rejects anything, which wants without reserve whatever He wants and … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional IV

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

It has been the story of my life that the more I knew my own truth, the more I tried to live my truth faithfully, and the more open and trusting my relationship with God became – the less I … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional II

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

You may wonder what the “unconventional” aspects of my life are that have caused this whole discussion. I’ll give you a general overview of the things in my life that are unconventional – unconventional meaning: not the usual path. Not … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on August 1, 2014 by anyushka
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Whoever Has Ears, Let Them Hear

Posted on July 27, 2014 by anyushka

A little tip for (a particular brand of) priests and pastors and ministers: it is unwise to make assumptions and generalisations. It is unwise to undervalue anyone’s faith life. I walked into a church today, for the evening service. The newest … Continue reading →

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Thanks Be To God

Posted on July 14, 2014 by anyushka

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/14/church-england-general-synod-approves-female-bishops Women can be bishops in the Church of England. Finally. Reason to celebrate, absolutely. But the general feeling seems to be that everyone is a little too exhausted to dance… The church lost face by not getting the necessary … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t Want to Hold Women Back – and Never Did

Posted on March 28, 2014 by anyushka

God Doesn’t Want to Hold Women Back — and Never Did | OnFaith. Excellent article by Joan Chittister. Recommended!

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