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Merton on Suffering
At this point in life’s journey, I’m pretty sure I’ve not heard enough good sermons about suffering. In fact, it’s only been in the last couple of months that I can really say that I’ve heard suffering spoken of appropriately … Continue reading
Praying, Sleeping, and Dreaming
Thomas Merton begins No Man is an Island with the intent of helping the reader understand how best we can love ourselves, one another, and God well. Then, from such a straightforward beginning, he takes a more circuitous route, tracing … Continue reading
Asceticism and Hope
One of the many great moments in Shawshank Redemption that sticks with you long after that wonderful final shot closes is Andy’s take on hope: Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good … Continue reading
Love, Friendship, and Destiny
During one of my first summers in Hawaii, I taught a course at church using Larry Crabb’s Soul Talk. The basic premise of the book was that Christians should be able to communicate with one another in such a way … Continue reading
Learning the Language
A quote from Bonhoeffer’s Meditating on the Word recently crossed my Twitter stream that I thought was interesting: Grounded in the Scripture, we learn to speak to God in the language that God has spoken to us. It’s a wonderful … Continue reading
The False Distinction of Religion and Relationship
One of the most frustrating things that I hear in conversations and sermons is the idea that Christianity is “not a religion; it’s a relationship.” Don’t get me wrong: I totally understand what those who say such a thing are … Continue reading
Be the Body, Eat the Body
The church, both universal and local, has been a big part of my thinking for a long time now. For as long as I can remember, the church has been central to my experience as a person and as a … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 