Aug 25, 2014 | images of God, justice, news, scripture, sermon
In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep. (Genesis 1:1-2) In the beginning was chaos. Earth was formless — a void that lacked cohesion and structure and substance. The...
Aug 22, 2014 | nature, psalm, scripture
“On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.” I will watch You sparkle until my eyes cannot forget your beauty. I will sit quietly, I will wait patiently, to see You in hiding. I will sidetrack to explore and...
Aug 17, 2014 | church, lament, news, theodicy
Weep, o church, for God has been shot in the streets. O God, we have sinned against you in thought, in word, and in deed. Hang your head, o church, for failing to attend God’s wake. We have left undone everything that we ought to have done. Cry out and gnash...
Aug 11, 2014 | books, Monday Muse
This week’s reading is a favorite book that barely missed the cut on my list of five books to read before seminary. It’s The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book, by Bill Watterson. If you’re not familiar with their antics from Calvin and...