Faith, Insanity, Elijah and the Ravens
The plan was to drink from a brook- not a spring, not a river, not a lake. The plan to eat was even more dubious- the ravens have been commanded to bring the food. Perfect.
From Idealization to Reality: The Church as a Body
The church is the body of Christ, not as a metaphor, but in reality. –Dietrich Bonhoeffer I used to have high hopes for the church. Idealistic even. But a curious thing happened to me on the way to idealizing the church. I spent some time in it. And I became jaded. I suspect in this…
Mundane Suffering
A prophet is not without dishonor except in his own hometown. If I ever get put in charge of making editorial changes in the bible, you can bet that the first story that would hit the cutting room floor is the story of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown. The story is a serious downer. And…
5 Reasons Jesus Wants You To Stop Making Lists!
If there has ever been a time when a good list is always in demand, that time is now. For a people constantly on the move, a good list can inform and inspire a wide audience on any subject from the economy to sexuality to spirituality. And who in their right mind would turn up…
Food and Spirituality
Up until a couple of months ago, my food choices were largely based upon two simple rules: 1. Is it cheap? 2. Is it sweet/fried/salty or otherwise “tasty?” But lately, something has changed. I have done a bit of math and found out that, at the absolute earliest, the first time I would ever be…
Ecstasy without Transformation
The other day I came across an article in a local newspaper from sometime in the summer, because, you know, I like to stay on top of things. The article was describing the best Christians in the city of Seattle, so naturally, I was looking for my own name. Hey, I’ve only been in town…
The Fine Line Between Reality and Cynicism
Have you ever noticed that life seems far too easy for some people? Some days, I wait on people younger than me who are born on the right sight of the proverbial tracks, and pursued law or medicine or business while I was playing Frisbee with my friends. I see them in their sharp suits,…
