Category Archives: Church

Columbia Seminary…and decisions.

917 922 924916 It’s been a good weekend, and it’s winding down, now. We saw old friends and made some new ones. Grady got to go to chapel (his favorite — he’ll make a good PK). I thought visiting Columbia … Continue reading

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Why I’m “Presbymergent”

I mentioned a new website awhile back, for which I am a contributing editor. As part of the ongoing conversation, several of us are posting stories of our theological journeys as an answer to the question, “Why am I Presbymergent?” … Continue reading

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Intolerance of Monotheism?

I had an interesting conversation with a friend this morning. He was reading about the history of ancient Mezo-American civilizations (Aztec, Inca, etc.) and was struck by some religious and philosophical similarities to Buddhism. We got to talking about parallel … Continue reading

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Like Peanut Butter and Jelly…

Two of my favorite things came together on the web today: The Emerging Church movement and Presbyterianism. Or, as the website/blog is aptly called, Presbymergent. I hope it develops into a resource for those of us with one foot (happily) … Continue reading

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O Happy Letter!

912This Saturday, we received a long-anticipated letter in the mail. I’ve been accepted into the M.Div program at Princeton Seminary. Princeton is one of the oldest and most prestigious seminaries in the nation, has a great academic reputation, and (we … Continue reading

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Obligatory Post-Holiday Post

877862888908 Two years ago as a high-school teacher, I was insanely busy and stressed throughout most of the year (including summer, despite incorrect assumptions on the part of non-educators–but that’s a different post). The two-week Christmas break, however, was always … Continue reading

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Collaborative Sermon, Anyone?

One of the many hats I wear at our church is that of back-up preacher when our pastor is gone. I will be resuming the role and preaching my fourth sermon (or is it the 5th? I lose count) on … Continue reading

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