Apr 4, 2016 | books, Monday Muse, review
I fully expected to like the new book Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me: Celtic Blessings by Beth A. Richardson, because I already admire Beth’s writing, blogging, instagramming, and editing. What surprised me is the tangible impact of this slight, beautifully...
Nov 23, 2015 | books, review
File this book under: There is nothing new under the sun. Also file this book under: Must read. Written by historian Stephen O’Shea, The Friar of Carcassonne: Revolt Against the Inquisition in the Last Days of the Cathars is a fascinating and thorough dive into...
Jun 8, 2015 | books, ministry, Monday Muse, writing
In the coming weeks and months, catch up with me at the following events: VBS FOR CHURCH LEADERS 2015: June 15-18 As part of the Center for Progressive Renewal’s weeklong webinar series for church leaders, I’ll be hosting an hour-long webinar on Tuesday,...
May 11, 2015 | books, justice, Monday Muse, review
“Cheap reconciliation generates further injustice. True reconciliation implies accountability. True reconciliation means recognition of genocides and reparations.” ~ His Holiness Aram I, speaking at the National Cathedral earlier this month 2015 marks the...
May 4, 2015 | books, Monday Muse, review
There are books about ministry that are theoretical. There are books about ministry that are practical. There are books about ministry that are methodological. This is a book about ministry that is personal. Deeply and beautifully personal. Personal as in: persons...
Apr 20, 2015 | books, Monday Muse, review
Listen. Sssssshhhh. Really, just listen. Listen to the Psalms. Listen to all one hundred fifty of these ancient prayers — one psalm after another, one voice after another, without music or interlude, without commentary or homily. Just ssssshhh, listen and let...
