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Merton on Suffering
At this point in life’s journey, I’m pretty sure I’ve not heard enough good sermons about suffering. In fact, it’s only been in the last couple of months that I can really say that I’ve heard suffering spoken of appropriately … Continue reading
“I Know Why the Caged Internet User Sings”
Nicholas Carr’s writing has been key in helping me see the now in the context of the bigger picture when it comes to technology. Carr will release a collection of essays (new and old) in a week titled Utopia is … Continue reading
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When the Town Doesn’t Hit Back (My Brave Face)
Some time ago, one of my favorite musicians “kickstarted” a multi-ep project. If the campaign went beyond budget expectations, Andrew Osenga promised an ep of covers voted on by his supporters. That ep “dropped” this week and included a song … Continue reading
Praying, Sleeping, and Dreaming
Thomas Merton begins No Man is an Island with the intent of helping the reader understand how best we can love ourselves, one another, and God well. Then, from such a straightforward beginning, he takes a more circuitous route, tracing … Continue reading
Asceticism and Hope
One of the many great moments in Shawshank Redemption that sticks with you long after that wonderful final shot closes is Andy’s take on hope: Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good … Continue reading
Time Strikes Back
We’re just over a month away from the return of The Flash on the CW. The kind folks in charge have released a quick trailer for the season premiere. We’re smack-dab in the middle of a major time paradox. Check … Continue reading
Spectacle and Arrival
A recent article at The Ringer pointed out that one of the reasons movies like the recent Ben-Hur remake has failed is because movies that once had the upper hand on spectacle of epic (biblical) proportions no longer have a … Continue reading
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Animated and Shiny
Running into a fan of Joss Whedon’s Firefly is always a good thing (and nowhere near as rare as finding a fan of Dollhouse, but I digress). The show caught has caught a lot of people’s fancy, especially in light … Continue reading
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Love, Friendship, and Destiny
During one of my first summers in Hawaii, I taught a course at church using Larry Crabb’s Soul Talk. The basic premise of the book was that Christians should be able to communicate with one another in such a way … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 