Theological reflection proved to be one of the significant formative exercises during my time in seminary. Professors pressed students to “think theologically.” Case studies presented during a Christian Ministry course exposed us to the complexities of pastoral ministry. After reading the conversation between a chaplain and a terminal patient … Continue reading
I could not help but think of a conversation with a young African-American man more than twenty years ago. Standing on a busy downtown Dallas street we chatted about the circumstances that led the gentleman to living on the street. He spoke of a good job, family and a … Continue reading
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Shipping jobs overseas is the bane of many an employees’ existence. Outsourcing saves money, or so conventional wisdom goes. It also creates an unhealthy separation. When I buy a computer from an American company in America and must wait on the slow boat to get it, that just does … Continue reading
JD Greear and I met about eight years ago. As I type this, that is hard to believe. My picture of JD was like looking at myself – though he is much more handsome. He sat preparing for a meeting of the BWA General Council. He was reading Doug … Continue reading
Read MoreI first heard about the Choluteca River bridge listening to Brian McLaren talk about evangelism at the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego a number of years ago. It was the first NPC. Listen to the story. You can get permission to use the photo at offthemap.com or here… Continue reading
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