Imagine landing in flyover country. Perusing the clothing options at Shepler’s left my friend Barry only too happy his luggage arrived safely. He noted on his blog, "Took a walk to acquaint myself with the area and found nothing but
hotels and Shipleys [Shepler’s] Western Wear, the "world’s largest … Continue reading
My mentor once quipped, "You are too nice." His reference did not imply the need to learn how to be "mean." Too often we assume the wrong opposite. Certainly context helps determine what may be meant. Hauerwas and Willimon refer to the same condition my mentor noted as "cordiality." … Continue reading
Assumptions undermine conversations. In fact many times presuppositions not only inhibit talking with one another, but also bring anything resembling dialogue to a complete halt. I recently sent a letter to our church community suggesting we consider, "Where we are going?" in light of Jesus going to Jerusalem, Calvary … Continue reading
Christian ethical development requires mentors to model. Our current church models for developing ethics in our young people is largely accidental. My assertion stems from experiences with adults who grew up in church and how they often mishandle relationships in the context of church. These thoughts came to mind … Continue reading
Welcome Dean McGough …
Tom called yesterday while I was trying to find the hour of sleep I lost earlier in the morning. He let me know the new Dean of the Joe L. Ingram School of Christian Service at Oklahoma Baptist University would the guest at our associational pastor’s conference this morning. … Continue reading
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