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November 2024
On Monday, October 7, just after lunch, I found myself driving from Knoxville to Chelsea, Iowa for the committal service for our dear sister in Christ, Jennie Wilson. Naturally, I had Jennie on my mind. I though about how Jennie was a big Beatles fan. And I thought...
August 2024
Sloth – the noon-day devil – as it is sometimes called… Sloth, one of the seven deadly sins, is subject to gross misunderstanding and underappreciation in terms of the peril it puts us at. You may want to review the portrayal of Sloth by Hieronymus Bosch on the wall...
October 2023
What do I have to do to put you behind the steering wheel of this beautiful automobile? That’s what the salesman says, isn’t it? I’ve never fancied myself much of an advertising guy or a promotions person, but I’d really like to sell you today on Wednesday morning...
Emmaus Conversations
Emmaus Conversations 1
I have titled these entries Emmaus Conversations, a title based on the wonderful story found in Luke 24. Two disciples walk along and kick ideas around in conversation. I want to just kick around some ideas with you. I want to plant seeds. I want to provoke reflection...
Liturgical Reflections
Liturgical Reflections 1
These reflections are intended to explore what it means to be liturgical. What do we mean by “the liturgy”? What is a “liturgical church”? What does the liturgy do? What are the liturgy’s limitations, or where can it break down? Can the liturgy become an idol? Moses...