Liturgical Season
World Communion Sunday
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For those of you who might be interested, I recently joined Posterous and have been putting some things over there. They do a great job with images & videos, and I’ve also been posting quotes, poetry, links, and other items that might not fit quite so well on this blog. Go check it out at … Read more
What would you teach your leaders?
I’m putting together a leadership curriculum for the student leaders in my campus ministry. For good or for ill, I’m staying away from how-to books (though there are some good ones) and instead provoking a deeper level of reflection about servant-leadership and Christian formation. Here’s what I’m toying with (yes, I know it’s a long … Read more
Strangers and Foreigners on the Earth
The famed 11th chapter of Hebrews came up in the lectionary this week, and I really am taken with how Abraham’s faith in particular is narrated. The language of movement bookends chapter 11: chapter 10 ends with an exhortation to be among those who do not “shrink back,” while chapter 12 leads off with the … Read more
Brief hiatus
You may have noticed that my blog-writing’s slowed a bit recently. I’ve been on leave since Sam was born almost a month ago, and will continue to be for a few more weeks. While I’m doing more reading (poetry, fiction, some theology) I just can’t type well with a newborn in my arms, or while … Read more
Samwise the Brave
Well, if you haven’t heard already, Hale #3 arrived yesterday at 11:58 am. Samuel Wayne Hale was born 6 lbs, 1 oz, and 19 1/4 inches long. He’s an exceptional young man! He tests well already, having passed both Apgar and hearing tests with flying colors. He’s working on being a regular Hale, eating well … Read more
10 Ideas for 2011′s Texas Annual Conference
I love going to Annual Conference; the changes which Texas has made to make it more accessible, more interesting, and more vibrant has really changed my attitude. And worship–wow. I’d put Melissa Burnham and DeAndre Johnson up against anyone in the country for their ability to lead an amazing group of people into new heights … Read more
And You Give Yourself Away
The theme for this year’s Texas Annual Conference, reflecting the idea of Extravagant Generosity, immediately calls to mind U2′s anthemic “With or Without You.” Without a doubt, it was one of the best annual conferences I’ve been a part of. The highlight was Tuesday night’s service in which my wonderful wife Christie was ordained as … Read more
Only One Thing’s Going to Walk You Through This Now
This is part 2 of “Theology in the ‘Verse,” which deals with Joss Whedon’s Firefly TV series as it is continued in the feature film Serenity. This post contains spoilers, so if you are planning on watching the episodes or movie, check them out first and then come back to read and comment! What do … Read more
Can’t Stop the Signal
It’s no secret I’m a huge science fiction fan. At the top of the index card on which I listed attributes of a potential wife during a junior high relationship Bible study session, the very first item is “Must at least tolerate Star Trek.” True story. Still have the index card. But I nearly had … Read more
Listening in the Locker Room
I had the opportunity to take some Lamar students to Minute Maid Park a few weeks ago for Methodist Night with the Astros. We had a great time with families and friends and got to see a lot of other folks from across our Annual Conference. I bumped into one of our favorite pitchers (now … Read more
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