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On Preaching
I’ll be preaching at church this Sunday, my second time since our pastor resigned a few months ago. It’s always tricky for me to speak in front of a congregation, partially because I spend so much time in front of … Continue reading
Surveying Howards End
It was the book’s key phrase, “Only Connect,” that led me to purchase a copy of E. M. Forster’s Howards End a few years ago. I forget what writing about community included the quote, but it was more than enough to … Continue reading
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Chesterton Gladly
Today marked the birthday of one of my favorite authors, G. K. Chesterton. To mark the occasion, a number of fans on Twitter shared how they were introduced to the early-20th century author. For many it was their involvement with … Continue reading
Sunday’s Best: Scrubbing Shakespeare
Perhaps Lady Macbeth has nothing on Paige Fox? This week’s FoxTrot by Bill Amend. (image from gocomics.com)
Parks and Real Affection
A few weeks ago I asked my students a round of questions about marriage and friendship. As is often the case with seniors, the answers were interesting. A couple of kids, quite out of the blue, decided to answer my … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Television
Tagged 30 Rock, Community, CS Lewis, Parks and Recreation, The Office
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It’s Not Easy Being a Star Wars Story
Last night I caught a last-minute early showing of Solo: A Star Wars Story. I had kind of talked myself out of any early showing. Buzz around the movie had been mediocre at best. There had been some drama behind … Continue reading
The Bluths Meet the Skywalkers?
How have I missed this for three weeks? It’s a brilliant cut and narration by Ron Howard, who brings together two of the best “family” franchises in a great way. I’ll be back later tonight for a quick review of … Continue reading
Final Exam Equivocations
Today was a classroom wrap for me. The tests have been graded, paperwork turned in, and final questions asked. Now it’s a matter of one more chapel and beginning the planning for next year. But there are still tests and … Continue reading
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Every Breaking Wave Again
I’ve been holding onto this one for a while, if only because I keep planning on doing a “best of Songs of Innocence and Experience” list. This is one of my favorites, for sure. You kind of get the sense … Continue reading
A Turn of the Calendar Page
Yesterday marked the end of the Easter season. A week and a half after marking the ascension of Jesus, the church celebrates the day of Pentecost, a commemoration of the birth of the church through the presence of the Holy … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life in the Fifth Act
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Space Enough, and Time 