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Field day and the Holy Spirit

I had the opportunity to go to the “field day” of one of my children recently. I remember some of my own..

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The joys (and anxieties) of an unrealized ecclesiology

Several years ago, half quixotically and half courageously, I temporarily left full-time ministry to pursue a Ph.D. in systematic theology. Like many..

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Holiday road

This summer our family vacation was also a family road trip. We spent time in the western United States culminating with a..

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The myth of authenticity

I will admit that I have been somewhat disengaged from the 2016 political process – partly for reasons of disillusionment and my..

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Marks of the church: 499 years later… do we know what we are for?

The 20th century was called “The Christian Century” fueled by the optimism, hopes and global vision of the 19th century ecumenical and..

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Is it prophetic to be so predictable?

“Some things I think are very conservative, or very liberal. I think when someone falls into one category for everything, I’m very..

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Seeking reform: Reflections overtures from Foothills Presbytery

I have been encouraged by moderator Heath Rada’s “Call to the Church” to re-think our Presbyterian identity, to re-think how we do..

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My time in prison

I was in prison, and you visited me. – Matthew 25:36 “When I walk into the prison, a burden is lifted from..

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Uncool? Check. Authentic? Maybe.

Rachel Held Evans, religious blogger, writer and my new favorite millennial, recently lit up the church nerd social media world and broader..

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Signs, signs, everywhere signs…

I have issues with church signs… or, maybe I just have issues. It all started with the church in the community where..