David Fitch

Ernest Gets a New Vocabulary – Maybe We Need a New Grammar

I began reading Kallenberg‘s Ethics As Grammar last week at the encouragement of David Fitch. My Skeptic friend is the impetus in my interest in Wittgenstein. So I open my Google Reader this morning and find Ernest decides that his form of life requires a new grammar. … Continue reading

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Northern Seminary and Missional Leadership

“Go north young man, go north!” Dr. Soden counseled me and some friends nearing graduation from Oklahoma Baptist University. At the time, Dr. Soden was teaching at O.B.U. He was, and is, among my favorites. I did not listen. Wished I had.

I am not dissatisfied with my … Continue reading

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Fitch Says No to Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Yes to Zizek’s Metaphor

David Fitch offers an intriguing analysis of Evangelicalism, and in particular its Western Expressions. Tipping his hand at his forthcoming book, David really gives readers something to chew on. I have been waiting on Fitch to go all Zizek in his analysis of the church ever since he … Continue reading

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Quick Links – Two Perspectives on the McLaren Dust Up

This week continues to present me with less time to write than I had hoped. But, here are two more perspectives on the early response to McLaren’s new book. Funny thing is some have not read it, like me, and still form some pretty firm opinions. In the first … Continue reading

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The Missional Slope, or Should Have Linked to Kinnon

Here in Oklahoma we are bracing for what meteorologists believe will be a major “winter event.” Translation for you not schooled in Okie meteorological euphemisms. We are headed for some rain, followed by freezing rain, then sleet, finally snow. By late Friday a wintry paralysis will blanket the state. … Continue reading

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