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On England and Her Many Churches
Something this last fall’s trip to England did not allow that my first trip did was the opportunity to sneak in and have a quiet moment in the many churches we came across. I still got to walk through York Minster … Continue reading
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Redundant Redundancy
One of the most interesting parts of leading a group of students across England during last fall break was the logistical aspect of things: how do you effectively move four dozen people from one place to another on time and … Continue reading
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The Doctor, the Detective, and Moffat
Just over a week ago, fans of Doctor Who were handed three bits of information that brought great joy to some but some sadness to others. And because show runner Steven Moffat is involved, Sherlock plays into the conversation a … Continue reading
On Friendship
Friendship is an obstetric art; it draws out our richest and deepest resources; it unfolds the wings of our dreams and hidden indeterminate thoughts; it serves as a check on our judgments, tries out our new ideas, keeps up our … Continue reading
Some Simple Stage Directions
One of the New Testament texts that I use to illustrate “life in the fifth act” to my students is Colossians 3-4. One particular chunk reads: Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, … Continue reading
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A Novel Future for Outlaws of Time
I inadvertently became a fan of N. D. Wilson a few years ago. While I had heard he was a great non-fiction writer, it was his 100 Cupboards series (for kids) that really got me reading his work. It was … Continue reading
What’s Your Line?
Yesterday afternoon I shared this video with my colleagues: I’ve been playing “90-Second Alphabet” for years, mostly with communication skills classes and in homerooms. After reading Kevin VanHoozer’s Drama of Doctrine, though, I started to see an interesting connection between … Continue reading
The Story We are In
At the beginning of the school year, I showed this quick GEICO commercial to our faculty and staff as a way to introduce being in the biblical story. I was in no way calling the Bible a horror story. Instead, … Continue reading
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“More Can Be Mended”
It is all too easy to forget that what is presupposition for me can be something totally foreign and nonsensical to someone else. Just this past week a student almost incredulously asked me about waiting for Jesus to return, which is … Continue reading
Singing with a Soul on Fire
“Soul on Fire” by Andrew Osenga (and recorded for “the Wine Box”).
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Space Enough, and Time 