Intersections
Great Willimon Piece …
This past Sunday I used part of this Will Willimon piece. The quote I found helpful to describe how we must not neglect intentional means to follow Jesus,
… Continue reading Read MoreThe immediate problem that confronts is that our church is
accommodationist. Even though we know that there is a strong,
Neglect … Odd what we unite around … another Advent Reflection
"Wouldn’t you want people in your church to know about this?" She replied quizzically.
Neglect. Peddlers come to church. Expectations of agreement spur the peddler to pursue an entre’ for her material. Once a brief description is offered I politely decline suggesting my personal disagreement with the views touted … Continue reading
The Violence of Clearing the Way … a reflection on the Second Sunday in Advent …
Sensibilities often determine the language games we play. Growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s certain words ruled the day when it came to ethnic references. Move some years down the road and those words have changed. Growing up in a fundamentalist religious context meant being accustomed to … Continue reading
Honor Your Father and Mother … What would you trade their honor for? …
Read MoreWalter Wangerin offered a picture of what it is to honor your parents in a story he told some years ago at the first National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego. I listen to this sermon a couple of times a year. He tells the story of a friend whom … Continue reading