Consumer Confessions
Michael Toy offers some great thoughts and a confession on consumerism, the Church, and America – and himself. Surely this could be any of us. Maybe.… Continue reading
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Life After Life After Death for Michael Spencer
Chaplain Mike posted Michael Spencer passed away in the presence of family and friends. I suspect his investment in the lives of young people, his interest in pointing others to a Jesus shaped Christianity, and his hospitality toward Christians in other traditions will live on.
Peace to his family.… Continue reading
Read MoreResurrection Changes Everything – Rob Bell Video
For those of us who believe in the Resurrection of Jesus we cannot overstate the extent to which it changes everything. In fact, the Church has long celebrated the Resurrection in her Sunday worship. For many who follow the Christian Seasons Calendar, Sunday begins Eastertide. That is, a time … Continue reading
Read MoreAnother Reason Why Words Are Important – Women, Children, Abortion and the Church
Saturday evening. Kentucky just fell to West Virginia. Butler bested Kansas State. Patty is not feeling well. I am reading through a manuscript for a friend. I needed a break. I popped over to see what my FB friends are up to and was drawn to an update that … Continue reading
Read MoreWhat is the new “chortle?” – Missional?
“Missional” is making the rounds in the interwebs in anticipation of a consensus. I suspect pulling a new word into meaning requires antagonists and allies. After all, “missional” still is adversarial to spell check! If missional emerges from the clutches of its varied uses to become a standardized … Continue reading