Riffing on Richard Beck and Why God Matters In a recent post at the always excellent Experimental Theology blog, Richard Beck opines that the most important question facing Christians and churches today in this pandemic is why … [Continue reading...]
Bonhoeffer: Who Am I?
23 May by
This poem is from one of Bonhoeffer's final prison letters, shortly before his execution. Though most of us are not facing certain death as he was, nevertheless I find the expressions in this poem relevant to what we may be … [Continue reading...]
The Liturgy of Creation (Introduction)
22 May by
The Liturgy of Creation (Introduction) As I said the other day, I am working through Michael Lefebvre's revelatory book, The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context. RJS has also been blogging on … [Continue reading...]
The Death of Expertise
21 May by
The Death of Expertise “Snake oil is a euphemism for deceptive marketing and health care fraud. It refers to the petroleum-based mineral oil or "snake oil" that used to be sold as a cure-all elixir for many kinds of … [Continue reading...]
Another Look: God’s Good Creation (and a preview of things to come)
20 May by
Note from CM: I am reading a wonderful book about the Genesis 1 creation account by Michael Lefebvre, a local minister here in Indiana, called The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context. I hope to … [Continue reading...]
Henri Nouwen: “You must keep looking for a new order”
19 May by
"You must keep looking for a new order" By Henri Nouwen And yet you are Christian only so long as you look forward to a new world, only so long as you constantly pose critical questions to the society in which you live, and … [Continue reading...]
Thoughts on COVID-19 data and where we might be headed
18 May by
Welcome to another stream of consciousness edition. I have been doing a lot of thinking this week about the COVID-19 data that I have seen to this point, what it means, and what the future might bring. For those not familiar … [Continue reading...]
Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (2)
17 May by
Walter Brueggemann has published a book during this Covid-19 pandemic to encourage and challenge believers. In the second chapter, "Pestilence...Mercy? Who Knew?" he considers the strange story about David in 2 Samuel … [Continue reading...]
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: Quarantine Reflections
16 May by
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch Quarantine Reflections I have a new favorite band. They remind a lot of the energy and joy we enjoyed with our kids when they were young. The Clarks are putting up videos every day on YouTube during … [Continue reading...]
Christina Rossetti: A Better Resurrection
15 May by
A Better Resurrection By Christina Rossetti I have no wit, no words, no tears; My heart within me like a stone Is numb'd too much for hopes or fears; Look right, look left, I dwell alone; I lift mine eyes, but dimm'd with … [Continue reading...]
