This morning it was my turn to play some electric guitar, so I packed up the ole Tele and headed down to church to for 8am rehearsal. (Which was more like 7am because the whole “spring forward” thing…) But today was something special, since our worship team leader Chuck decided to put together a Rich … Continue reading Step by Step…
Keeping Sacred Space Sacred or Fussing over Real Estate?
Browsing the news online, I came across Time magazine Matti Friedman piece entitled Clashes Erupt at Sacred Jerusalem Site. It concerned a clash between Muslim worshippers and Israeli riot police, which ended in some injuries, particularly a Palestinian woman who suffered a head injury from a rubber bullet. This all happened near the Western wall, … Continue reading Keeping Sacred Space Sacred or Fussing over Real Estate?
One of the Last Messages from Bonehoeffer from a Gestapo Prison…
Remembering those who have been counted worthy to follow in the footsteps of Christ to suffer martyrdom always inspirational. Here am I in America, and the worst I get is maybe some name calling, but never has my life been put on the line. (I pray that the Lord would empower me to stand if that day … Continue reading One of the Last Messages from Bonehoeffer from a Gestapo Prison…
Prison poem from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Who Am I…
This morning I flipped open this old copy of Cost of Discipleship that I had for years, tore up cover held together with some clear packing tape, and as I read through the introduction, I came across the poem entitled "Who Am I." It is a wonderful meditation on the very earthly struggle between one's … Continue reading Prison poem from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Who Am I…
Dalai Lama: Who’s Tiger Woods?
As I was scanning through the news today, I came across an interview with the Dalai Lama, wherein reporters inquired about Tiger Woods' recent press confrence, wherein the pro-golfer expressed apologies for his moral failures and shared about reconnecting to his Buddhist faith as part of the process of his restoration.The Dalai Lama, the alleged … Continue reading Dalai Lama: Who’s Tiger Woods?
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