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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Relationship: Responding to the Yearning
Yesterday, I talked about the yearning for spiritual power incorporated into some movies and television shows. Another, more common, element is the yearning for relationship. Romantic relationships are, of course, quite common; very few scripts lack this theme. But teamwork … Continue reading
Spiritual Power: Responding to the Yearning
Yesterday at lunch with the office family, we were discussing favorite television shows and movies. Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer were two titles that came up. Given I work at a decidedly Christian university, these entertainment choices sometimes … Continue reading
Praxis: The Intention Behind “Practicclesiology”
In a response to the dialogue between Jeff McQuilkin and me, Alan Knox raises a crucial –and possibly the crucial–issue in the alleged distinction between the theory and practice of ecclesiology: it is a false distinction. In reality, it is … Continue reading
Practicclesiology: Church with Mind and Body
Over on The Practicing Church, Jeff McQuilkin coins the term “practicology” in response to the overabundance of academic theology that rarely if ever gets out of the proverbial library. Responding to my comment that I love putting ecclesiology and practicology … Continue reading
Being Church in the Real World
Yesterday, the Registrar’s Office, in cahoots with our boss’ wife and sons, gathered for a surprise 30-year work anniversary lunch. Now, I know other offices gather for such things, but our office (like every other office at our university) has … Continue reading
