Well, it's been a bizarre season here in the hills of West Virginia. By the time we hit Groundhog Day most years, we're complaining about cold, snow, ice & slush, and hoping that French Creek Freddie (our resident meteorological rodent) will predict a quick transition to spring. This winter, though, has been marked by unusually … Continue reading Winter in Appalachia
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In search of the real Jesus
This quote came from my friend Jeff's Facebook status earlier today: It is easy to say "Jesus," much harder to see him through 2,000 years of history and church tradition and the prejudices of my own mind. Jeff and I have spent many hours on trout streams, on forest trails, behind windshields, over lunches and … Continue reading In search of the real Jesus
The fine line between boldness and foolishness
I'm about to do something this week I said I'd never do...this Sunday, in my home church (First United Methodist of Williamstown, WV), I'm going to preach from Revelation. It's either the bravest thing I've ever done as a speaker, or the stupidest. John's Revelation is a daunting book for even the most seasoned theologians. … Continue reading The fine line between boldness and foolishness
Books in my blood: Top 10 recent reads
Those of you who know me know that I am utterly addicted to books. I thank well-educated, motivated parents for that. I can't remember a time in my life when I wasn't reading something, even if it was a comic book. For today's post, I thought I'd share a quick list of my top 10 … Continue reading Books in my blood: Top 10 recent reads
How important is good theology?
Really interesting conversation from Asbury Seminary -- Shane Claiborne on why good theology is important and the dangers of bad theology: Shane Claiborne on Theology
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