Love Can’t: An Interview with Thomas J Oord
With Love, all things are possible. Many will recognize the substitution of Love for God. Related posts: Fleming Rutledge Had Me Chippy, I Blame Jason Micheli Do You Believe In Magic? Or, More Sign Than Miracle From Isolation to Relationship, An Interview with Dave Miller Unfollowers: An Interview with Ed Cyzewski The Rolling Stone’s Grasps...
Eclectic as Post-Ecumenical or, Thinking With Your Mouth Open
“Don’t chew with your mouth open.” Who doesn’t remember the early admonition to better etiquette? I do. Related posts: I Want to Talk With, Not To/At, People Outside the Church Fleming Rutledge Had Me Chippy, I Blame Jason Micheli Doing Without In A Culture of More or, A Mashup of Sacks, Micheli, Kriz, and Rohr...
Everyone Needs a Catalyst
“Dad, would you want to do a Bootcamp with me?” Nearly two years ago Tommie told me what she was thinking. I said, “Yes let’s do it.” Related posts: Friday Photo – My Three Girls Can Never Repay . . . But Will Appreciate Digging It – Friday Photo Journal Frank Schaeffer, Cycle of Life,...
We Need a Revival of/in the Fourth Estate or, Stop Blinging the News
Watching local newscasts feels like standing in line looking at tabloids. Especially when the story contains sensationalized language to lure more viewers, and readers for social media posts. Related posts: Don’t Blame Musburger Marty Duren Exposes the Fault Lines of Comparisons Natural Anger, Natural Fear – Boston and Beyond Pariah, Corporatist News, and Literacy, An...
Fleming Rutledge Had Me Chippy, I Blame Jason Micheli
Who listens to women? Smart people. Related posts: Whips and Systems or, The Better Question May Be, “Why Them?” Community Witness Zhand, Sobrino, and Editing Isaiah Unfollowers: An Interview with Ed Cyzewski Hope in the Hospital? or, No Escape for the Pastor-Theologian
The Morning After . . . Betrayal
What about the morning after? Often the phrase is associated with, You will feel better in the morning. Other times it is a reference to regret, You will pay for that in the morning. Related posts: The Rupture of Forgiveness In a World of Revenge Linus’ Blanket, Peterson’s Bully, and Liturgical Escape Invisible Visible –...
Stop with the Antagonizing – An Interview with David Fitch
What if the culture wars merely masked our inherent tendency toward antagonizing others, specifically those with whom we disagree? How might this reveal that we are merely advocating for ourselves rather than showing up faithful to the Way of Christ in the world? Related posts: Pride and Prejudice – Thoughts from the Edge Subverting the...
Growing Old with You – Let’s Keep Showing Up
My friend Marty and his wife Sonya received another negative diagnosis. For the third time, Sonya heard the words, “You have cancer.” Related posts: She Shows Up . . . 32 Love Wins . . . And Continues to Win Friends and Best Friend You’re My Best Friend – 29/33 He Married My Daughter ....
Careful, It’s Slippery Out There or, Fear the Slopes – featuring a Guest Post
Many families take a trip to the ski slopes for Spring Break. The hope is for a good base of snow, lots of sun, and no injuries. When making arguments it is a good idea to hope for the same. Related posts: Conditioned Imaginations or, Stop with the Equivocation – A Guest Post Don’t Eat...
Hope in the Hospital? or, No Escape for the Pastor-Theologian
Few places offer a challenge to the pastor-theologian like the hospital. Who knows what that family member is thinking while seated on a bench outside the ICU wing? The look on his or her face may be deceiving. Related posts: The Lights Are Flickering – What’s A Church to Do? Mentors – Get Some: 1...
Did the South Change the Good News? A Reprise for Super Tuesday
One of the most confounding statistics this nominating season, Evangelicals stumping, endorsing, and voting for Donald Trump. The reality continues to spawn debates over who qualifies as a true Evangelical. Related posts: Whose History? Whose Independence? An Interview with Alan Cross Pride and Prejudice – Thoughts from the Edge Protecting Privilege or, Will We Work for...
He Named Me Malala – Watch Tonight!
If you feel uninspired by the current slate of possible Presidential nominees, take some time before Super Tuesday and be inspired by a young lady living into her namesake. Tune in tonight and watch, He Named Me Malala. Related posts: Weekly Wrap – Maybe You Missed These Posts The Ethics of Eyewear: Glasses Are Expensive...
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