Category Archives: Faith

Birnam, Fangorn, and Ephraim

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

These last few days I’ve been thinking how this time of year, this time of life, would be a great time for a nice visit to Rivendell, the Last Homely House East of the Sea.  Something about deep rest, I … Continue reading →

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Entertainment Culture, A Warning

Posted on August 17, 2019 by

While tracking down a short piece by A. W. Tozer to use for the faculty in a future meeting, I came across his piece titled “The Great God Entertainment.”  The piece, written in the 1950s, feels utterly appropriate for our … Continue reading →

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A Simple Code

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

This past week I spoke to some students about the importance of having some kind of code (or what others would call a rule).  The context was the realization that a lot of things were being thrown at them (which … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Best: FoxTrot on Fire

Posted on August 11, 2019 by

While it’s unfortunate that we don’t get new FoxTrot strips throughout the week, I’m glad that we at least get something new from the mind and pen of Bill Amend on Sundays.  Here’s today’s FoxTrot strip from GoComics.com. It’s fun … Continue reading →

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Wendell Berry and “The Commitment That Doesn’t See Any End”

Posted on July 22, 2019 by

At the end of a recent interview with Amanda Petrusich of The New Yorker, Wendell Berry characterized the life of faith with some interesting wording.  When asked about religion, particularly in terms of his parents’ faith and his upbringing, Berry … Continue reading →

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Summertime Trivium

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

In yesterday’s post I mentioned three things I was keeping in mind as I planned out and worked through my summer.  Those three things we mostly “structural.”  By that I mean they are key to the framework of the season. … Continue reading →

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A Hope Beyond Renewal?

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

Yesterday I mentioned some of the ingredients in my “summer stew.”  As always, a good bit of reading and reflection.  My routines will keep me in good contact with the people around me, too, which is vital for me.  All … Continue reading →

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