Let me admit something that isn’t very popular in my theological circles. I struggle with Lent. I get Lent. I respect it. But I struggle with it. A big reason why is for most of my life I’ve had to … Continue reading
A little more than two thousand years ago a baby was born. We throw parties in his honor. We give gifts. We feast. We sing. We make merry, yearning for that spirit of his birthday to infuse our souls; if … Continue reading
I teach theology. I have a PhD in theology. In common parlance, that makes me a theologian. Yet, more often than I’d want to admit, I get those accusing, dismissive voices in the back of my mind, “Who are you? … Continue reading
This is one of the more unusual days in the religious calendar. Friday is the crucifixion, that day in which we say that our sins were cleansed by the sacrifice of the Lamb. He took on the burden so we … Continue reading
It is Saturday, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. This day has more and more meaning to me as the years go by, some of which I’ve written about in other places, some of which still I reflect on. This … Continue reading
In the experience of Christ, the resurrection gathers all people into the power of the messianic moment even now, as such people live in the light of the Spirit’s in-breaking of history. “Only the love which passionately affirms life understands … Continue reading
video is from the La Verne 4th of July parade For the best patriotic effect, watch it fullscreen on HD.
The New Year is upon us. I’m not a very sentimental person, as you may have noticed, so while I would have loved to write a post looking back on the wonderful year that was 2011, it just doesn’t rise … Continue reading
May your day be filled with hope and life, may you be filled with the peace that is the peace of life in the midst of struggle, the peace of hope in the midst of adversity. May this day be … Continue reading
“Did you ever do any of those big Easter egg hunts when you were little,” Amy asked me this week. I got to thinking about this, and stumbled over an answer. I honestly don’t remember any, so either I didn’t … Continue reading
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