A couple of years ago I was invited to participate on a team to plan an “Educator/Clergy Conference.” Our team is comprised of a diverse group of clergy and various personnel from the OEA. The aim of the conference was to see how churches and schools could partner for great schools. I wrote about the [...]
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Brueggemann on Compassion as Cultural Critique
Sunday, I mentioned an article in The Oklahoman about Amy Palmiero-Winters. Her commitment to come along side another and give hope proved an incredible picture of compassion. And then today I find the follow-up story. Reading a quote from Walter Brueggemann brought Palmiero-Winters to mind. Critics like to lambaste Chrisitans for their failed ethic. And, [...]
The Dangers of Celebrity Culture – Subtleties for the Church
I like Leonard Pitts Jr. The Oklahoman carries a piece by him every once in a while. I include his articles in my Bloglines subscriptions.
Pitts, in a recent piece, cites the interesting conflation of the celebrity and the notorious. The impetus for his ruminations – Milorad ”Rod” Blagojevich. Seems the now the infamous is [...]
Snow Hill Radio
Snow Hill has launched a new project – Snow Hill Radio. Regular podcasts will feature interviews with people from Snow Hill on a variety of topics about life and faith living our the resurrection as we participate in the mission of God.
Hope and Reality – Thoughts from the Edge
The new realities of the Kingdom break into the world in some important ways. Our continued living out the resurrection of Jesus may give hope to people who have lost confidence in our adversarial posture as we live redemptively in the world. What are your thoughts? If you like leave a comment for discussion.
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Friday Photo
We enjoy watching the Eastern Bluebirds play around the yard in search of food. Their colors are beautiful. The photo here does not do them justice.
Intersecting Andy Stanley and Tony Jones – Uncertain and Confident
Uncertainty and forgiveness may get you fired? Reading over at Out of Ur this morning left me thinking of some of my own experiences. The writer points to Andy Stanley’s talk at Catalyst West about leadership in the throes of uncertainty as opposed to “wrinkle-free” environs. I was left ruminating about some of my own [...]
The Mission of God and Theological Education – Biblical Seminary
Questions about the future of theological education and its viability seem to be on the rise. The economy and technology provide the instigation. Can students afford tuition? Are donors happy? What about investment income? Are there ways to more effectively reach those who long for formal education but are increasingly unwilling to put vocational calling [...]
Controversial Conversations Not to be Avoided
My friend Ben Cole writes for Associated Baptist Press. He lives in Washington, D.C. and works on public policy issues. His recent post is sure to stir some conversation especially among those who know him as a former Souther Baptist pastor. I suspect there will be some knee-jerk responses as their were to a recent [...]
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