Posts from the Blog of an (un)Tamed Cynic
I’m past the half way mark of the DMin class I’m taking with Lillian Daniel this week on “Why Church Matters in a Culture of Narcissism.” While I’m still not sure that we’ve articulated an answer to the question of why church should matter to those who would prefer “spiritual but not religious,” some thoughts [...]
“Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word, because my eyes have seen your salvation. You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples. It’s a light for revelation to the Gentiles and a glory for your people Israel.” (Luke 2:29-32) What do you think Simeon saw in baby Jesus [...]
Text for this reflection: Daniel 8 Reflection “How long will this vision last?” For anyone reading through apocalyptic literature like Daniel, writings full of strange and elaborate visions like this one, the question posed in Daniel 8:13 might strike close to home. Yet what I find most intriguing is not the question but the answer. [...]
My family really enjoys living in Chicago. This is a great city with a lot to offer. I’ve lived here longer than I’ve lived anywhere else in my life, which is a funny feeling. It sure seems that we’re establishing roots here. But living in Chicago—especially when you’re raising a family—isn’t always easy. Costs of [...]
Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 Reflection It’s no easy thing for 21st century people of faith to consult religious writings from the first century on matters of sexual ethics—or any ethics for that matter. It doesn’t take much historical digging to conclude that the social, political, and religious contexts of these two time periods are very [...]
