The term “apocalypse” conjures mental images of fire raining down from heaven, people mysteriously being “taken up” or raptured, or some other violent dystopian scenario like Tim LaHaye’s and Jerry Jenkins’ Left Behind series. But, “apocalypse” actually just means “to uncover” or “reveal.” The thing being revealed, or unveiled, could be something new or ancient, … Continue reading “The Always New Beginning”
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The Great Emergence – The 500 Year Theological Rummage Sale
The “every five hundred year rummage sale” is upon us. Phyllis Tickle (1935-2015) posited the theory in The Great Emergence: How Christianity is Changing and Why (2012). Many of us have had rummage sales to think out our belongings—to light the weight of our lives, so to speak. Others have them to try to fit … Continue reading “The Great Emergence – The 500 Year Theological Rummage Sale”
The Prophets May Have Something To Say
The funk is slowly creeping in again. Like a vat of molasses, spoiled and bitter, pouring over my soul. COVID cases are on the rise yet again—an average of over 3,000 cases per day here in Arizona alone. Can’t breathe. Arguing over masks infringing on civil liberties and individual rights? What about everyone else’s right … Continue reading “The Prophets May Have Something To Say”
VLOG: What is Love?
Some languages have multiple words for important concepts. Eskimos have numerous words for different kinds of snow. Well, the ancient Greeks had a bunch of words for “love” because it was important to them. So, what is love? Please subscribe to this blog and to my YouTube channel for more practical wonderments about life and … Continue reading “VLOG: What is Love?”
VLOG: What’s the point?
I get asked a lot why I do what I do. Why do I got to Church? Why am I part of a faith community? Well, here’s my response. Here’s a little primer and a welcome! Check it out. More news to come. Please subscribe to this blog and to my YouTube channel for more … Continue reading “VLOG: What’s the point?”