Church history – what’s worth studying? How do we decide?
Sudan has been back in the news over the past couple of weeks, as the largely Christian south has voted to be independent from a more heavily Islamic North. Christianity has a long history in Sudan,...
View Article“We have met the enemy…”
It was tempting to head this one, “I find your lack of faith disturbing” – but I hope that I have more in common with Walt Kelly than Darth Vader. Even today, as on the rampage as I have felt. Good...
View ArticleWherefore art thou Pastor? (What’s in a job title?)
What is a pastor? What is a pastor for? Who should or should not be a pastor? What should a pastor do? Too bad we don’t spend all that much time on these questions in seminary. For the most part,...
View ArticleFireworks
On Wednesday evening, Brian and I and a friend went to see the Minor League All Star game. It was a beautiful night for a game, and the International League won handily. I paid less attention to the...
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