I love the book of Hosea, paarticularly the idea of redemption, - TopicsExpress



          

I love the book of Hosea, paarticularly the idea of redemption, not only for individuals, but also for nations. Working on the Exile, and some of the things that led up to the Exile sound so contemporary, and involve the same piece of land that is being fought over (like Gaza). Also thinking about what impels us to leave the church, often seeing people called to ministry leaving so the can honor their call. I was surrounded by missionaries as a kid and wanted to be one but when I realized I was lesbian, also realized that was never going to happen. I do think that my early experience of God was the thing that protected me during the months I was a street kid. I never was afraid, never felt threatened, and never felt there were people I couldnt trust. I did wonder if I had a future and assumed I would die young, which is amusing at 85! I think about all the Exiles I have lived through and the redemptions I have experienced and how scripture is hundreds of years old and so personal and pertinent. The world changes but people remain remarkably the same!
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 06:55:42 +0000

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