“A door keeper must love both the inside and the outside of his or her group, and know how to move between these two loves.” (Radical Grace, April-June 2006,p.3)
Theology is not merely shaped by academic environs. The most precise articulations often betray the complexity of practical applications. Thinking … Continue reading
Read MoreMichael Spencer does it again. Precise, pointed and helpful. I am nearing the end of N.T. Wrights Surprised by Hope. If you have not picked this one up read iMonk’s review, order your copy and get to reading.… Continue reading
Read MoreIn his recent MORPHE podcast, David Phillips reflects on a statement he heard at a conference a year ago. The assertion has prodded him to offer his own reflections. It is something like, “As mega-churches increase, Kingdom impact decreases.” He offers a bit of reflection from his own context. … Continue reading
Read MoreIn the “Video of the Week” widget to the right is a Bell clip I listened to on Scot McKnight’s blog, Jesus Creed. Listen to the end. My thoughts from the beginning. And, I did read the book.… Continue reading
Read MoreWatching and working express one of the key themes of the Lectionary Texts for the coming Sunday. Often we favor one end of the spectrum created by these two practices. Jesus calls us to watch and at the same time to work. Most often our working appears like … Continue reading
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