Over the next several weeks, I’ll be trying out a new feature for weekend posts: Tardis Theology. I believe that wherever there is truth, goodness, and beauty, we can find hints of God’s hand behind it. With that belief in mind, I’ll be reflecting on the popular science fiction series, Doctor Who, beginning with the … Continue reading Tardis Theology #1 – In which the Doctor prompts us to consider Jesus’ call
Month: March 2014
Re-Thinking The Hard Work Of Writing
Writing is hard. Don’t let anyone tell you different. More precisely, good writing is hard. By good writing, I mean clear writing. Writing that is lean and vigorous and interesting. Writing free from cliché, propelling the eyes forward and seducing the reader to think. As a pastor, I have to write a lot of material: … Continue reading Re-Thinking The Hard Work Of Writing
How The Meek Inherit The Earth
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.Yeah, right. In what way could that possibly be true? It’s easy to say, “Oh that’s a future promise.” In other words, “Suck it up now, and you’ll get a nice shiny reward in heaven.” While we certainly hope in the life eternal, isn’t there a present manifestation … Continue reading How The Meek Inherit The Earth
What a 90 Year Old Taught Me About Jaw Pain
One of the advantages to knowing 90 year olds is that you benefit from their extended meditations on life.Ed Ball is a 93 year old retired Dentist who specialized in Periodontal work. He’s a man of science and a deep man of faith. Ed told me a story about a woman who suffered from Tempromandibular Joint … Continue reading What a 90 Year Old Taught Me About Jaw Pain
Horizons of the Possible 