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Category: Christian Formation and Discipleship

Our King Carries a Towel, Not a Scepter

The world watched last September as millions mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth. Subsequently, many watched with great interest as Charles was enthroned as king

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August 18, 2023 No Comments

Jesus: Not Superhero but Friend

I preached recently and was given the Easter Emmaus text (Luke 24:13–35), a story I have never really found interesting. Having to say something on

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August 7, 2023 No Comments

An Education or a Diploma?

Are you seeking a diploma, or are you seeking an education? So many of you tell me you’re here because graduating from here will get

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June 5, 2023 No Comments

Three Questions for Reading the Psalms for Deep Transformation

The Book of Psalms is a collection of prayers written originally to shape God’s people in ancient Israel for identity, mission, community, and holiness. These

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May 22, 2023 No Comments

The Ground of Our Faith

Theological education isn’t what I thought it would be. I rightly expected it to be challenging, in terms of heavy workloads and difficult concepts. Although

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May 8, 2023 No Comments

Playing in the Desert

[Note: My students all gave me permission to be named in this piece. In fact, they all asked to be named.] My students and I

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April 18, 2023 No Comments

What Are We Becoming?

Human change has been a focal point of contemplation—indeed, an intellectual puzzle—for much of Western history. Consider my revision of an ancient riddle known as

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February 20, 2023 No Comments

Three-Stranded Cords

A few years ago, in a town not too far away, there was a traffic accident involving a car and a motorcycle. The person driving

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February 13, 2023 No Comments

Dangerous Transitions

Transitions are not elegant. They are doctors’ handwriting. They are gangly fifteen-year-old boys and girls covered in acne. They are playing mud soccer, tripping, and

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February 6, 2023 No Comments

Embodying Your True Identity in Christ

Who am I really? Who am I apart from my achievements (or failures) and the roles that I play in life? Both questions invite us

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January 16, 2023 No Comments
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