On Perfectionism and Pride: A Letter to My Students
Dearest students: We need to talk. I am concerned about you. Many of you are attempting to be perfect in ways that John Wesley—let
February 7, 2022
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Dearest students: We need to talk. I am concerned about you. Many of you are attempting to be perfect in ways that John Wesley—let
[This piece is part of a series on praying the Scriptures.] Breath prayer is a prayer practice that coordinates the rhythmic actions of breathing with
Edie, Fred P., and Mark A Lamport. Nurturing Faith: A Practical Theology for Educating Christians. Eerdmans, 2021. ISBN 978080287556-3. 512 pp. A recurring question occurs
In 1940, Sergei Prokofiev shook the world with his ballet adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Prokofiev, an accomplished composer and artist, brought many
My students bring a lot of baked goods to class. It’s the consequence for breaking my technology policy: no screens, no electronic devices of any
Using your imagination as the primary means of interpreting Scripture doesn’t sound like rigorous Bible study. Yet, for nearly 500 years, the highly self-disciplined Society
Narcissist. It’s a descriptor we’ve heard a lot in the last few years. Whether spoken about politicians or pastors, celebrities or social media savvy teens,
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat
[Note: This article is part of a series on engaging Scripture as a means of spiritual formation.] Lectio divina is a formational approach to Bible
This summer I have been practicing the recorder daily for the first time since elementary school. The recorder is different in almost every respect from