Monthly Archives: August 2011

We watched “Briars in the Cotton Patch” today at Pilgrimage. I’ve been talking, preaching, and writing about Clarence Jordan and Koinonia for many weeks now. I think the folks who saw the movie today now have a much better understanding … Continue reading →

I recently finished reading “The Cotton Patch Evidence,” by Dallas Lee. It’s part biography of Clarence Jordan and part history of Koinonia Farm until Clarence’s death in 1969. Reading all those pithy, scathing quotes by Jordan is well worth the … Continue reading →

The more I read about Clarence Jordan and Koinonia Farm, the more times I watch the documentary, “Briars in the Cotton Patch,” the more I talk with people about Koinonia and hear sermons like the one preached by Jimmy Loyless … Continue reading →

August 21, 2011 “Blessed are Those Who are Persecuted…” Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all … Continue reading →

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Through the magic of genetics, I ended up looking just like my grandmother. When I’m with extended family, someone always says—still, nearly 20 years after her death–“Kim, you … Continue reading →

Our church ends every service by joining hands and singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” “Let There Be Peace on Earth” has three things going for it. First, it has great lyrics. “Let there be peace on earth and … Continue reading →

August 7, 2011 “Lord, Have Mercy” Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 [Play, “Lord Have Mercy,” by Memphis Slim. Through 2:12 only!] Everybody crying’ mercy. I wonder what do mercy mean? The folks … Continue reading →