I should like to make a remark to him...
Soren Kierkegaard One sticks one's finger into the soil to tell by the smell in what land one is: I stick my finger in existence---it smells of nothing.Where am I?Who am I?How came I here?What is this thing called the world?What does this world mean?Who is it that has lured me into the world?Why was I not consulted, why not made acquainted with its manners and customs instead of throwing me into the ranks, as if I had been bought by a kidnapper, a dealer in souls?How did I obtain an interest in this big enterprise they call reality?Why should I have an interest in i

The Long Silence
It's been mighty silent over here, I know. I have some many thoughts rolling around in my head I'd love to write about and talk about even more. But, as some of you know, I preparing to transition into a new phase of life. My residency at First Baptist Austin ends this May and so deadlines are rearing their ugly heads. Immediate goals are two fold and coalesce into what I'd love to do next. The most time consuming suck on my life right as of the last month and will continue until Nov. 23rd at 8am is preparation for the GRE. The reason...well, to apply to doctoral programs at various schools focusing mostly on political theology, ethics, missional theology, ecclesiology, economics, and

Religious Flowchart
I thought this was too good not to share. Enjoy:via.

The World Exhausts its Rage
This love of God for the world does not withdraw from reality into noble souls detached from the world, but experiences and suffers the reality of the world at its worst. The world exhausts its rage on the body of Jesus Christ.-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Ethics.

Evangelical & Mainline Culture Shock
Here's a funny look at the culture shock, from both sides in ways that's a little snarky but light hearted, on the divide between evangelicals and mainlines. What would you add? via Tribal Church.•Even though they love the environmental aspects of the screen, they might break out into a bit of a cold sweat when they see it in the sanctuary. •They might bring their Bibles to church. Do not be alarmed when you see the book. Try not to stare. And don’t worry. They will figure out quickly that they’re not supposed to bring it. •Their personal Bible in their pew does give them a little comf