Bethlehem this day resembles heaven; hearing from the stars the singing of angelic voices; and in place of the sun, enfolding within itself on every side, the Sun of Justice. And ask not how: for where God wills, the order of nature yields. For he willed, he had the power, he descended, he redeemed; all … Continue reading
I won’t be posting on Christmas Day, and as we all get ready for the last push to get Christmas gatherings prepared, gifts bought, parties prepared for, here’s a note about peace from Brennan Manning… When we are in right relationship with Jesus, we are in the peace of Christ. Except for grave, conscious, deliberate … Continue reading
Last time I checked, salt water looks suspiciously like, well, fresh water. In fact, if you live near the Gulf of Mexico or the Caribbean, there’s a decent chance that the salt water there looks a lot better than most fresh water you’ll see (trust me, I used to live near Lake Michigan). But there’s … Continue reading
Full disclosure: I saw this prayer from Walter Brueggemann posted on Ryan’s blog. I have no other words. Another brutality, another school killing, another grief beyond telling… and loss… in Colorado, in Wisconsin, among the Amish in Virginia Where next? We are reduced to weeping silence, even … Continue reading
Beck’s latest record, Song Reader, is a phenomenal example of innovation and new thinking in music-making in the 21st century. You see, Beck released Song Reader not as a CD, or a download, or even vinyl, but as sheet music. That’s so Gutenberg! Let me be clear: Beck released Song Reader with the intention that … Continue reading
Last week I was in Dallas to lead worship with some friends of mine. My in-laws also live in the area, so I spent the night with them, and ended up driving around Arlington, marveling at how the area had grown (and shaking my fist at Texas Stadium, but that’s another story). Driving through the … Continue reading
When I was young, I was taught that Jesus’ miracles offered proof of his divinity: after all, who else but the son of God could turn water into wine, heal people, or feed thousands (much less bring someone back to life)? This is absolutely true; God was working supernaturally through Jesus and his ministry, restoring … Continue reading
