John Woolman, revered today as one of the earliest Quaker opponents to slavery in the USA, was considered quite the fashion oddball in his time. He dressed in homespun white wool clothes, whether the wool was weighed down by cold rain or made him sweat in summer heat. Why did he not dress in plain gray cotton clothes, like most other Quakers […]
Pray _____ Protest
Last week more than 20,000 Buddhist monks filled the streets of Rangoon to protest Myanmar’s oppression of its own people. Monks led the way, and I can only assume they felt it was their religious duty to speak out. I can only assume that they saw it as a spiritual necessity, as opposed to taking sides in a […]
The Jesus Prayer
I have found myself using a prayer a lot these days that I never thought I would ever use. I just didn’t like its theology. However, this year I have become much more involved in social justice activities and I am frequently filled with what I like to think of as righteous anger. Whereas anger […]
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I am a GOOD NEWS Associate engaged in spiritual nurture in Scandinavia and and the USA, primarily in Seattle. As an Associate, I offer spiritual direction, chaplain services, facilitate retreats, and study groups. My passion is finding out what God calls me to be in the world, especially in a world where so many people’s lives are […]
Susanne Kromberg's Musings 