Monthly Archives: January 2006

Our church is a missional community here in the suburbs in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex area. We have been learning what it means to live as a church incarnationally in our various neighborhoods; what it means to love our neighbor. … Continue reading →

Hell

I just received my weekly Sojourners email update, which started out with Wendell Berry in its Quote of the Week. I felt it was worth repeating for those of you who read this blog but who may not get Sojourner’s … Continue reading →

We had Cub Scout pinewood derby today and the competition was stiff. Here is my son’s entry–the Bloodmobile (not sure where he got the idea, but we went with it and the vampire theme).

Pat Robertson and Ray Nagin should now launch their own religious TV channel. Read Charles Madigan’s Chicago Trib article on them here: Chicago Tribune | That’s it! It’s God’s fault

I recently read The Last Word by N.T. Wright. I highly recommend it and his approach to discussing the nature and use of Scripture. Wright’s stated intention of the book is to argue “neither for a variety of modernism, nor … Continue reading →

I have about an hour commute to and from work each day and I am on the road during the day a lot making Chaplain visits. I just got an XM Radio for Christmas and I’m loving the choices in … Continue reading →

lectionary disciples

World Vision has listed 10 great reasons to take on poverty in this next year. There are also some ideas on how you can do it. The challenge seems overwhelming unless you start in your own area. Our church has … Continue reading →

Read Bruce Feiler’s Walking the Bible yet? Even if you haven’t, this is worth an hour out of your week for the month. Walking the Bible | PBS Bruce Feiler