A Cub fan in Cardinal country. God has a sense of humor.
Seven years makes an incredible difference Seven years ago I was deployed to the Middle East as a U.S. Air Force chaplain. Our base was
This week Lily and I had the chance to gather with our fellow Disciples at Rock Bridge Christian Church for the first vespers service of
After a cold and snowy start to the week here in central Missouri, Raya curled up in front of the fireplace in a desperate attempt
Every year Lily and I make a pilgrimage to the Research Triangle of North Carolina to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. As always, the food was
Already “tired of winning” It is no secret that the first two months of the new administration have been chaotic and dispiriting. The rapid fire
It happened to him as they foretold In Section II, Part B, of Training in Christianity, Soren Kierkegaard continues his call for self-examination by asking
How do we speak about our contemporary? Throughout Training in Christianity, Soren Kierkegaard asks his readers to think of Christ as a “contemporary.” Part of
“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” –Matthew 11:28 (NRSV) After reflecting on
Belief vs. knowing In the first section of Training in Christianity, Soren Kierkegaard invites us to pause and consider what holds us back from responding
“Come Hither Unto Me” Soren Kierkegaard begins Training in Christianity with an invocation. He uses Matthew 11:28-29 to reflect not only on the character of
