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Pascal and Barbie on Diversion
I’ve been reading some of Pascal’s Pensées recently in preparation for some revisions to my Christian tradition class and was particularly struck by the way Pascal’s comments on the human condition mirror life in Barbieland in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023). Continue reading
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Where’s Hagar?
Can I be honest here? I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with the Bible. On the one hand, it is full of hope, salvation and the love of God. In its pages I find strength and the courage… Continue reading
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Back to School: Jesus, our teacher, the student
This piece was originally delivered as a sermon at Little River United Church of Christ in Annandale, VA, where I serve as senior pastor. It was given on the occasion of students and teachers headed back to school (Aug 20,… Continue reading
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Barbie….and Ken
I went to see the Barbie movie with my daughter-in-law the day after it opened, and I loved it. Right down to the very last line. I had a few Barbies as a child, but more often than not they… Continue reading
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Christian Privilege: A 3-part reflection
A thorn in the flesh1 Reflecting its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Roman Catholic university at which I teach requires students to answer diversity and inclusion questions as part of course evaluations every semester. In general, students in… Continue reading
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Please Welcome Our New Contributors to WIT!
WIT is very happy to announce that we have accepted four new regular contributors! Continue reading
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Poem for Monday of Holy Week
Poem for Monday of Holy Week Mary of Bethany realizes there is no point in saving burial perfumes This is the smell of burial— the sweet aromatic telling you all hope is gone when you would give anything… Continue reading
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Dearly Beloved, We Are Children of the Resurrection
The recent outcry over The Gospel Coalition posting an excerpt from Josh Butler’s forthcoming book Beautiful Union on their website brought marriage back to the forefront of discussion in Christian internet circles. Yet this is a topic that never seems… Continue reading
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Who sinned?
This Sunday (March 19, 2023), I will preach the last sermon in a series on “Discussing Your Questions,” in which congregants have submitted their burning theological or biblical questions for the community to consider together. One of my congregants submitted… Continue reading
