As part of my ordination examination, I was asked to provide a further response about ordination. Indeed, while I was affirmed in almost every way, the lingering question at the table was whether my calling included the particular element of … Continue reading
In late July, I preached a sermon on Psalm 88, which is one of the most lamenty of lament passages in the Bible. I sought to dig into the place of lament in our lives and how lament actually functions … Continue reading
This past week, Fuller Seminary announced they are going to move from their campus in Pasadena to a new location in Pomona. I learned of the final decision only a couple hours before, though there had been talk of this … Continue reading
CHAPTER XVII: CONCLUSION (of his book Ordaining Women written in 1891 ) “What are we, what our race, How good for nothing and base, Without fair woman to aid us? What could we do, where should we go, How should … Continue reading
In early 1999, my church had a major crisis, as there was a group of people who left the church and others were threatening to leave over the issue of a woman preaching on the occasional Sunday morning. It was … Continue reading
A while back, a friend asked for a short video from professors and Christian leaders to show to her class on the topic of “Spiritual Life in the midst of busyness.” I put something together, she said it was helpful, … Continue reading
If you were a child of the 80s, or had a child in the 80s, you’ll remember the public service announcements they showed on daytime television, especially Saturday morning. I occasionally use the phrase “that’s one to grow on” when … Continue reading
I preached on Jonah 1 a few weeks ago at the River Church. Here’s a link to the video Some lessons from the passage that I ended with: God isn’t on our side. God invites us to be on his … Continue reading
I posted this in my online class this morning, thought it’s worth posting here too
I’ve learned over the years, there’s an art in choosing just the right texts for a class. I wonder if this is one of those problems that are new to our era, like having a dynamic classroom experience. It used … Continue reading
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