Got Inclusion?

by | Church Culture

Yesterday evening I had the privilege of taking part in a dialogue forum in Grand Rapids called got inclusion?. Here’s the idea behind the forum: “Got Inclusion?” is an inspiring two-hour educational opportunity that invites the church to address one of the most...

novus•lumen on iTunes Music Store

by | Site

As I expressed in a previous post on why I blog, one of my goals with novus•lumen is to creatively explore the tension of Christocentric spirituality and culture, theology and politics, existing and emerging forms of church, and the Kingdom of God and Empire America,...

Lectio Divina: Psalm 51, an Ash Wednesday Reading

by | Site

Today’s sacred reading is Psalm 51, the Psalm reading for the Ash Wednesday Liturgy. Also, here is the Ash Wednesday Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and...

I’ve Been Memed!

by | Christian Spirituality

My fellow scriber, Sonja, has tagged me in a meme. Here’s how it works: Pick up the nearest book of 123 pages or more. No cheating! Find Page 123. Find the first 5 sentences. Post the next 3 sentences. Tag 5 people. I blog in my room where I am surrounded by two...