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Open Book: Ash Wednesday by Marjorie Maddox
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Most people know Ash Wednesday as the beginning of Lent, a time of preparation leading up to Easter Sunday. But what does it all mean? Why ashes? What does it say about the human condition? Join Lori Strawn and Alice Shelton as they find deep meaning in “Ash Wednesday,” a poem by contemporary poet Marjorie…
Open Book: “Bone” by Mary Oliver
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How can you find God in a book or a poem? Through inspired reading and thoughtful discussion, you can discover the godliness in literature. Try it! Join Lori Strawn and Alice Shelton as they explore another poem, “Bone” by the wonderful spiritual writer, Mary Oliver. LISTEN NOW!
Open Book: An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears
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Where can God be found in a mystery novel? Perhaps everywhere, as He is the greatest mystery in our lives. Lori Strawn and Alice Shelton discuss quotations from Iain Pears novel “An Instance of the Fingerpost” and try to discern how grace can lead to malice, how selfishness can cause less harm than virtue, and…
Open Book: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
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Join Lori and Alice this week as they discuss the beloved novel “Les Miserables” by Victor Hugo. This week’s show is sure to leave you with many questions to think about! Where is the soul? Who created our conscience? Were cats created before the fall? These are just a few of the subjects we are likely…
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