I confess, I’m a bit irritated with myself for taking so long between blog posts. Actually, I could have ended that sentence about seven words earlier. I’m a bit irritated with myself. Come to think of it, that’s still too much. I’m a bit irritated. For the past two-and-a-half years I’ve been working toward a … Continue reading The Path of Most Resistance
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The Kingdom of Heaven is like Antonina’s kitchen…
In Matthew’s gospel Jesus teaches a series of brief parables that include some variation of the phrase, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like…” The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed seed. The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of yeast. The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed. Like a … Continue reading The Kingdom of Heaven is like Antonina’s kitchen…
When our cures make people sick
In my home church, we have a beautiful Christmas tradition of lining the altar with white poinsettias for our Christmas services. The bright blooms set against the greenery and lighting of the season makes for a stunning display. It is a gorgeous visual invitation into a very special experience of worship. It is an elegant, … Continue reading When our cures make people sick
Throwback Thursday: A Roller Coaster Guy in a Merry-Go-Round World
This article originally appeared on Aug. 13, 2009. I revisit it today not because of any current frustration with my own leadership roles, but because I've recently completed a course in Christian leadership that reminded me of some of the tensions in which those of us in leadership positions often find ourselves. I love metaphors. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: A Roller Coaster Guy in a Merry-Go-Round World
Stepping into new waters…
I am pleased, honored, and humbled to share the news that I will have an article in the inaugural edition of The EcoTheo Review, a new quarterly online magazine which will launch officially tomorrow (Sept. 10, 2013). EcoTheo is aimed at creating conversations around those places where faith, ecology and culture intersect. It's a movement … Continue reading Stepping into new waters…
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