Episode Archives

Generosity and Fear – Thoughts from the Edge

How do you respond to generosity? What about when someone demonstrates generous trust in you? The Gospel text for Sunday seems to create an interesting tension between generosity and fear. And, there should be tension.

Rather than read the parable to mine the identity of the master and the … Continue reading

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Sad Day – Fowler Considers Board Action a Business Decision

When many mourn the fall of Joe Paterno in the aftermath of the ongoing scandal surrounding a former Penn State assistant coach, one wonders if those mourners will weep for the victims of abuse.

On ESPN last night, Chris Fowler suggested the action of the Penn State Board of Continue reading

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Leave College Football In the Hands of Barry Switzer

Growing up Saturdays in the fall meant Dad and Mom would go to the University of Oklahoma football games. They had end zone seats – the South I think. Occasionally one of us got to tag along. After Patty and I began to date, we attended a game together. … Continue reading

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Linus’ Blanket, Peterson’s Bully, and Liturgical Escape

Amidst the various characters tossing bean bags, shooting angry birds, and many other games played during our Fall Festival, I noticed little Charlie Brown. Patty remarked that we should have recorded the annual replay of Charlie Brown’s, It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, and keep it for Cohen … Continue reading

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Is There Something New Under the Son? Matt Woodley’s, The Gospel of Matthew: God with Us

Carving out space for a new commentary series on the Scriptures conjures the sentiment of the “preacher” in Ecclesiastes, “There is nothing new under the sun.” What would it take to counter the sense of vanity at the thought of such a project? Invite Matt Woodley to write a … Continue reading

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