Sometimes it is hard to choose one text from the Lectionary readings for the coming Sunday to offer a reflection on. However, in the highly opinionated political season (read, election cycle), we may need to remember how to hold our opinions. For we who follow Jesus, this is a … Continue reading
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Running with my New Balance 768’s left me thinking about the “easy yoke” of Jesus. An “easy yoke” implies an absence of difficulty and pain. No runner can attest to shoes that completely eliminate pain. Even Olympic marathon runners experience pain nearing the finish line. Instead, the … Continue reading
Read MoreRunning never intrigued me. Growing up I enjoyed running around bases and up and down a wood court. Running for the sake of running did not attract me in the least. Age has a way of imposing its will on a person. Either you find ways to accelerate your … Continue reading
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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
Torture and Christ Following – Evangelicals Suffering
We always enjoyed a good game of football on our block. There were not many of us but Mike was older and he made a great “all time” quarterback for the games we younger fellows played. Occasionally Mike would think it cool to “torture” us. Sure, we may have … Continue reading
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