Like all other SBL members I just received John Kutsko’s message about the new policy. These are the links to the policy and procedure documents. Somehow I think this will engender some vexatious comments. Harassment may be defined as vexatious comment or conduct in relation to a person or group […]
Writing – it is like morning practice. 5 am, standing on the edge of the pool, the air is cold and chill, but the water is colder. Your arms are tight around your chest, crossed to keep in what heat your body is producing and you dare not open up […]
This is my most recent idea for the title of a work coming out of my recent writings and talks on suffering. (See the page A Biblical Theology of Suffering for those links.) The quote comes from Frederick Buechner and is oft cited. I have used it for years in […]
This past week aired my “This I believe” essay for WPSU. You can find the audio and the text here. It is a part of a yearlong project we are doing called “Learning to Live: What’s Your Story?” We recognize and understand that when someone we love dies, we will […]
No one. This is from “Existential Comics,” always a good read, and reminded me of Lamentations. I recall coming across those who argued that the biblical author(s) critiquing/challenging God about the justice of allowing Jerusalem to be destroyed was an example of the erosion of faith. It always occurred to […]
I was invited to preach at an all-campus service at the beginning of the semester. It was amazing to see the big auditorium in the student union completely filled. It was wonderful. It was incredibly encouraging. As I mention at the beginning of the sermon, I believe a preacher should be […]
Men’s Soccer Hosts Mack Brady Game vs. No. 10 Indiana I don’t know what I can say. It is the third annual, that means Mack left us almost three years ago and we miss him every day. But every day we are aware of and grateful for all the support […]
We are very excited about the announcement over on Mack’s site. These are great, match-quality gloves but they are also collectible. As always, all proceeds support the Mack Fund. So if you are interested, put in your order now!
I have not posted on tech in quite a while, but after finally getting some things sorted with Apple’s iTunes I thought it might be helpful to some and worthwhile to maybe 2 people to share my experience. This is not a review of the services in any comprehensive sense, […]