Nouwen on Surviving the Struggle of Life
The danger of individualism often exposes itself in struggle. Christian traditions flowing out of the Reformation place such a premium…
Thoughts from The Edge … Church As Missionary
Our pattern is to offer a reflection on the Lectionary text for the coming Sunday. Today I offer some brief…
Which way is the Global Climate going?
There is litle doubt the interest in "global warming" stirred many to reconsider issues of "creation care." More and more…
Leonard Pitts Jr on the Shamsia’s Return to School
In Michael Kimmel's book Guyland he tells of the naming ceremony for his son. He quoted the poet Adrienne Rich,…
Pelosi Sanger? Right to Life?
Thanks to Mark for this video. When I heard some of the funding targets for the upcoming "stimulus" package proffered…
Internet Monk’s Crystal Ball on Evangelicalism
One of the words for wilderness in the Scriptures is the "place of no word." Michael Spencer, a.k.a. Internet Monk,…
Stetzer Calls On Baptists to “Get Out More” … Gives Draper the Keyboard
Maybe some will listen. In Southern Baptist life there is likely not a more high profile personality that "gets around"…
Davis’ Straight Talk to Pastors and Churches
We sat in a Chili's in south Dallas. Green at "church hunting." Patty and me with Kimberly not a year…
Peter Rollins – The “Orthodox Heretic”
I just received a notice Peter Rollins new book will ship sooner than later. The parables Rollins uses in his…
Story Changing Event – Thougths from the Edge
Everyone looks back over their life experiences and may choose an event or events that change their narrative. The human…