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Epiphany and the Old Dispensation
Today marked the end of the twelve days of Christmas. Epiphany, which commemorates the appearance of the Magi before the Christ child, is also used as a reminder of God’s extension of salvation to the Gentiles. T. S. Eliot composed … Continue reading
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Unfinished
My calendar year 2015 actually started five weeks before 2014 ended. I had been asked to preach at the church I now call home on the first Sunday of Advent. And while I was okay with what I said and … Continue reading
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Augustine’s Note to Self: On Thinking and Writing
From early on in Augustine’s Soliloquies (translated by Kim Paffenroth): Pray for good health and aid, so that you may accomplish what you desire; and put it in writing, so that your confidence may be increased by what you have done. Then … Continue reading
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The Promise of 2016
There are a handful of things that I’m already looking forward to in 2016. While I’m sure there will be many pleasant surprises, these are five things I’m eagerly awaiting: 1. A bit more Britain. We’re starting the year off … Continue reading
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Merry (Subversive) Christmas!
Alan Jacobs recently brought together Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and Pixar’s The Incredibles for a quality reflection on power (or, in most cases, super-powers) and its subversion in popular mediums. From the article: “The race is not … Continue reading
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The Twice-Ascending King
Today certain parts of the church celebrated what is known as Christ the King Sunday. It falls each year on the Sunday before Advent. In his collection of lectionary reflections, Twelve Months of Sundays, N. T. Wright points out some … Continue reading
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A Song for Everyone: Be Kind to Yourself
These last few weeks, we’ve been talking to our younger students about expectations. In our wrap-up today, I’ll be playing them this video: “Be Kind to Yourself” by Andrew Peterson. The more I listen to it, the more I am … Continue reading
Our Final Word
I have often wondered if Steven Curtis Chapman would get around to making a “worship album.” When the trend hit years and years ago, I was dismayed. I’m one of that rare breed that sees the praise and worship movement … Continue reading
Songs about the Falling Rain
In a recent post at First Things, Leah Libresco shared three simple ways the church (in her case, Catholic) could strengthen the sense of congregational community without embracing unhealthy practice. Her second suggestion was to bring in more things to connect … Continue reading
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Concerning Joy
I recently took part in a quick work discussion about the place of joy, whether or not one can expect it or in some way legislate it. Joy, of course, was what C. S. Lewis was surprised by. It became a … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 