During Holy Week Barry tweeted,
I’m thinking this Maundy Thursday foot-washing business is a distraction-the point isn’t washing feet-that was a cultural signifier-ours is?
— barry taylor (@BarryT256) March 28, 2013
What is our cultural signifier? What habit or practice would approximate foot washing today that at the same … Continue reading
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John Eldredge popularized the notion that every man needs a beauty to rescue. Despite scathing critique from certain quarters of the Christian community, Wild At Heart remains popular with an average four star rating on Amazon.
The Wikipedia article notes that Eldredge calls men to masculinity without being egotistical,… Continue reading
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Happy Anniversary to Max’s parentts! Four years ago we were in Eureka Springs, Arkansas for Tommie and Jason’s wedding. Patty has always told the girls to make memories with their families. Two of my more memorable moments will be performing the marriage ceremony for our two girls. Hope you … Continue reading
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They Have Threatened Us With Resurrection (1980)
by Julia Esquivel; translated by Ann Woehrle
It isn't the noise in the streets
that keeps us from resting, my friend,
nor is it the shouts of the young people
coming out drunk from the “St. Pauli,”
nor is it the … Continue reading
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Ed Stetzer is a Traitor?
It must be the long chin hair of his goatee. His facial hair is out of lock step with Southern Baptist Executive grooming standards. It seems the former soul patch he sported did not draw so much attention. The ever-growing goatee crosses the line. It may have reached four … Continue reading
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