At a small evening vespers service over which I preside, I recently was asked, “Are you sure it’s okay if we sing a Christmas song during Advent?” The question came from a thoughtful volunteer pianist and full-time math teacher who plays for our vespers gathering and for her Presbyterian church’s Sunday morning services. At first, … Continue reading The Joy of Heresy
UNTITLED
Selah. Stand in the silence and hear Your own heart. Hanging. Hear your life. Selah. Stand in the silence and hear Your breath move your blood. A rush. Then pause. Stand in the silence and hear Your grandparents; Voices not far. Their life. In you. Listen. Selah. Stand in the silence and hear The child. … Continue reading UNTITLED
Theological Failure
What do you hear when I speak of you? I express, I share. [Silence] Have you read my words about you? I construct, I craft. [Empty] Do my words have any meaning for you? I speak, I write. [Nothing] Does my theology mean anything to you? I research, I study. [Absence] What does it mean … Continue reading Theological Failure
Play with Me
As a high school and adjunct theology teacher for 15 years, my teaching philosophy is constantly changing because the question remains: How do I best empower my students to become better human beings and better theologians, while at the same time becoming a better “brother’s/sister’s keeper” myself? As this year is about to begin, and … Continue reading Play with Me
Remaking the Everyday
In short, habitus, the product of history, produces individualand collective practices, and hence history, in accordance with the schemes engendered by history.” [i] Pierre Bourdieu, Outline of a Theory of Practice Everyday life is the arena of our work and play, struggles and successes, as well as our joys and disappointments. Everything of value and … Continue reading Remaking the Everyday
