Category Archives: theology
Celebrating Ascension & Pentecost 2012
Today we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord! Pentecost is coming up, too. If you need ideas for how to celebrate at home, I’ve got some for you. I am grateful for the hope and peace that Christ’s ascension brings. … Continue reading
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On Wanting to Be Chased
Most days, I ask Lexi what she did during recess. More often than not, chasing Robert is mentioned. Robert is the son of friends of ours, and in the other kindergarten class at school. For months, I tried to figure … Continue reading
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On Not Getting What You Pray For
Lexi was having trouble falling asleep last night and called me into her bedroom to talk. She was telling me about the things that were making her anxious. Then all of the sudden, she got agitated. “I pray to God … Continue reading
Something to Listen to, Something to Read
I’ve been pretty busy the last few weeks and I feel like my blog has suffered. With no time to write to you about my continued failure at Easter, or provide in-depth book analysis, or what-have-you I offer you: SOMETHING … Continue reading
Failing at Easter
Last month, I wrote about failing at Lent. I expected Lent to humble me, showing my lack of conformity and discipline. Lent is about falling short, and I was ready to fail. I’ve been a bit more surprised by my … Continue reading
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We All Like Sheep, etc.
Up on catapult today, thoughts on shepherding inspired by conversations with Kate: We All Like Sheep. * * * From around the internets: Great article from the Atlantic: Is Facebook Making Us Lonely? Combining two things that make me very … Continue reading
On “Jesus Wept”
“Jesus Wept” is, to me, the most profound passage in the Bible. After I gave a recent lecture on this verse at Duke University, Richard Hays commented on my reflections: “The Incarnate Word of God stood wordless at Bethany.” Indeed, … Continue reading
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Why Cities?
photo by flickr user exothermic. Christianity Today’s This is Our City project released a five-minute documentary this week entitled “Marking the Place of Sin and Grace: The Meaning of Our City Monuments” – I’d highly recommend you watch it as soon … Continue reading
Before The Throne of God Above
Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea. A great high Priest whose Name is Love Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on His hands, My name is written on … Continue reading
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Lenten Discipline, or Lack Thereof
One of my goals for lent was to be more disciplined – particularly in my reading of scripture, in my housework and in my writing. So far, I have failed on all three counts. I could blame all the unexpected … Continue reading
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Be Kind
It was beautiful outside yesterday, so I took the girls to the park. While I was sitting watching the girls, I started to hear two moms about fifteen feet away start escalating in volume in their conversation. One of the … Continue reading
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Jesus, thou Joy of Loving Hearts
Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts, Thou Fount of life, thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts We turn unfilled to thee again. Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Thou savest those that on thee call; … Continue reading
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