I read a lot of articles every day. Usually it has to do with the economy. A lot of times it has to do with politics. Sometimes it has to do with the church. But today I was reading an article in Relevant Magazine that I found to be very interesting. The church may feelContinue reading “Why we need to talk about sex…”
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What are we so afraid of?
Seminary is often called cemetery. This is because people who have lively Christian lives come to seminary and then are pummeled by high academic work and strong challenges to beliefs, convictions, and lifestyles. But for me seminary has been an experience of equipping, emboldening, and empowering. I have indeed been challenged philosophically, emotionally, and spiritually (andContinue reading “What are we so afraid of?”
Why the Ends Don’t Justify the Means
In a world where success is the measure and justification of all things, the figure of him who was sentenced and crucified remains a stranger.” That is one of my favorite quotes from Dietrich Bonhoeffer. To me it captures a truth so contrary to our everyday lives that we have a hard time truly acceptingContinue reading “Why the Ends Don’t Justify the Means”
Stepping Back 