Confession

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

Peace deserves every chance it can get. So, give peace a chance.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

You bless me.
You bless me.
You bless me.
You bless me.
I can’t say it enough.
Let my epitaph read: Life is blessing.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Mary, if I were a carpenter, would you marry me anyway?”

[I like it, but He never said it – probably.]


D. Blog: Confession

According to the familiar saying, confession is good for the soul. Okay, that sounds good. But then, a lot of other things are good for the soul, too.

I think of forgiveness, love, joy, giving thanks, sharing with those in need, simplicity, achievement, creative expression, and time for reflection. I believe each of them is at least as good for the soul as confession is. I think a more comprehensive soul-diet provides better nourishment.

Why single out confession? Could it be that focus on confession gives the most control to clergy types?

I confess, I harbor some suspicion…