Metatation: to meditate on meditation “May my meditation be pleasing…” – Psalm 104 I. Meditation is not a means to an end, it is the substance of worship. II. Meditation does not produce worship, it…
“In observance of Memorial Day the VRE will not operate on Monday, May 27th,” sound the loudspeakers at the train station. Of course, no one will be going to work anyway, its a public holiday.…
Justice is a bad idea. I don’t say justice is a bad idea in order to suggest that God does not want us to do what he has asked us to do, in this case,…
In Part I of my post, I discussed how we as Christians fail to make Jesus central to our pursuit of justice and instead settle for suum cuique or “an eye for an eye.” In this, what becomes more…
Media is everywhere. It is transforming, communal act. Media is the language in which our culture speaks, informs and attempts to understand the ever-changing world we find ourselves in. Place a child into the mix,…
Today we hear from guest blogger Lisa Colon Delay. In wrapping up my time at the Renew & Refine Writer’s Retreat, I mentioned the visual aid of the wheel. It’s the kind of simple thing that can stick with…
Today’s post comes from Carolyn Givens. “You’re doing these youngsters no service, you know,” [Royal] said, looking tired himself. He got to his feet and braced as the train huffed to a sooty platform. “You…
Reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision yesterday to dismiss portions of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) are everywhere. There are throngs of people overjoyed and pundits frustrated or saying this is an awful ruling. …
Lately I have been thinking more about the role of Christian artists as I read through Andy Crouch’s amazing book Culture Making. Specifically, I keep going back to the question what is the role of…
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a disciple lately. (Most of the time) I have the Bible reading down, an active prayer life and fellowship with Christ-followers and my neighbors.…