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Screwtape and the Spiritual Life
I’ve been on a C. S. Lewis kick these last couple of months. It started with finally getting around to reading his Reflections on the Psalms. Definitely not the book I thought it would be, but brilliant nonetheless. Then I … Continue reading
The Times of Your Life
Yesterday was “Christ the King” Sunday in many churches across the world (though many other churches across America probably celebrated Thanksgiving early instead). As I understand it, the day is a comparatively recent addition to the liturgical calendar. The Sunday … Continue reading
Missing the Turn
This past Friday I went out to dinner with my neighbors. We decided to grab a bite down at Ala Moana Center. I’m a regular there, eating breakfast at a local diner there at least once a week whenever things … Continue reading
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From Luke for These Days
The Gospel readings have been Luke for these last few weeks. These last two days of readings have felt oddly appropriate for these days. From chapter twelve in the ESV: 54 He also said to the crowds, “When you see a … Continue reading
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A Song for the Week
Today I had the interestingly political conversation that I’ve had in some time. Those kinds of conversations can be hard to come by in Our Current Moment. But good, honest conversations can by humbling and illuminating at the same time. … Continue reading
Reformation Post
It’s always interesting when a Baptist writer makes his way into a particularly Catholic journal. First Things, for all its possible faults, does find space to bring in others from beyond their tradition. This time around it was Bruce Ashford, … Continue reading
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Song for the Week’s End
This video is a wonderful blend of some of my favorite musicians and a great song from the Psalms.
“Of Love and Thunder Deep”
From a recent chapel at Baylor University:
Walking into the Break
Playing this one going into the break. It’s a remastered version of “Walk On” in celebration of the 20th anniversary re-release of All That You Can’t Leave Behind. Definitely makes you feel old. And while it’s one of my favorites, … Continue reading
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Being Bodies
A couple of days ago I mentioned listening to sermons and talks while getting some grading done. Here’s another one that I listened to recently by Ephraim Radner. In many ways, he’s quite different from some of the other writers/pastors/teachers … Continue reading
