Intersections

Narcissistic view of “Church” …

One of the great things about Bloglines lies is the ability to clip posts you want to come back and read later. Taking some time to catch up on some clipped posts I came across a piece from Beliefnet. I read th Interview with Stanley Hauerwas on his … Continue reading

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In the Kingdom … but not in our church …

Bruce helped put together a new blog for "centrist" baptists. A recent post noted the recent decision by a Mississippi church took the issue of church membership to another level. While Henderson Hills wrestled with the location of baptism in the scheme of membership and the Kingdom of … Continue reading

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“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” … Praying for enemies … Not in these circles …


Today was the first day of "Lunch Spot." Eric began this ministry about ten years ago to students at one of the high schools many of our students attend. Walking through the line one of the students joked about getting along. I told her she should locate the old … Continue reading

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Even the cattle get it … we can’t go it alone …

Patty and I headed west this past Friday to be a part of a wedding. My fourth wedding in three months. Just outside of Cheyenne, OK sits the Coyote Hills Guest Ranch. Brett wanted a "ranch" wedding. Coyote Hills fit the bill. On the way up Highway 283 … Continue reading

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When a designation obscures the subject …

Matt returned from a year in Kabul. Before he left we shared some good discussions about life and faith in the West and what that might look like in the East, especially in light of his experience getting to know some people from Muslim countries. I sent him off … Continue reading

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