Mothering God

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

Peace arrives with the rainbow, not the lightning.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

You touched my life directly in a mothering way. I am better for that experience.
You reached out to catch me when I had fallen.
I feared for my life and for my soul, and you wrapped me in your arms to give me safety and reassurance.
I know both your fierce protection and your loving kindness.
As you did not forsake me, so I will not forsake you.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Can one of you give me change for this $20 bill?”

[They couldn’t, and He made a scene with the money changers at the temple, but He didn’t say this.]

D. Blog: Religious Humor

There was a tailor named Mendel and he was worried about his business. Mendel was down to his last $50 and was torn between buying a sign and getting food for his family. Mendel decided to pray. "Dear God," he said, "I don't know what to do. If I buy a sign it may bring in business, but I need to buy groceries for my family...and if the sign doesn't bring in sales, we will starve."

God replied, "Mendel, buy the sign. Don't worry, your family won't starve."
So, Mendel bought the sign and business took off. The tailor fed his family and all was well. However, as time passed it became evident that Mendel couldn't keep up with orders all by himself. He contemplated hiring a helper, but wondered if he could afford it. So, he asked God if getting help would be a prudent move.

"Go ahead," God told Mendel, "hire some help, you'll do okay."

And so Mendel did. And business took off beyond his wildest dreams. After a time, the tailor decided to move to a larger site that would accommodate the growing demands of his business. As he surveyed certain locations, he found a perfect storefront, but the rental price was really steep. "God," Mendel again prayed, "I found the perfect place to relocate my business. But the cost of the lease worries me. I don't want to get in over my head."

"Go ahead and a get a lease on the store, Mendel," said God. "Trust me, you'll be okay--I haven't steered you wrong yet, have I?"

So Mendel signed a lease on the 5th Avenue store and profits from his business went through the roof. Out of heartfelt gratitude, Mendel proposed to the Almighty that he dedicate the store to Him. "How do you like the name "Yahweh and Mendel," the tailor asked.

"Nah," God said. "Let's go with 'Lord and Taylor.'"