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The Way Out is Through
It’s a weekend morning in late November and I’m sitting in a cozy living room with other graduate students, sipping away at my hazelnut coffee and picking at a cold cinnamon bun. All of us are fur... Read More
What is the Matrix?
Can pop media serve as a forum for philosophical reflection, or are movies just something to watch while eating popcorn? What do movies have to do with our states of formation?... Read More
Why am I here? A non-existential post
First, a confession. If someone is willing to cover the costs for me to travel the world and engage in interesting activities, my ears usually perk up. That’s why, while taking a Mission class w... Read More
A Different Kind of Church
This past Sunday I spent the morning at church, celebrating in ways familiar to millions of Christians. I was in a building with an organized opening prayer, couple of songs, sermon, benediction, and ... Read More
I Am Not the Same Christian Today That I Was Yesterday
Recently, I had a discussion on Hegelian metaphysics with a group of 6th graders. I was surprised, as were they, to be describing our conversation in this way, but it was a happy surprise. I have th... Read More
Sweet Somethings #001
A little "Sweet Something" - Enjoy and share :)... Read More
Frying Feelings – When Common Ground is Scorched Earth
David was distraught: the treatment wasn’t working. He had hoped this time would be different, that this time he would be cured, but even though the outward symptoms were under control he didn’t f... Read More
Student Christian Movement – USA
About ten days before embarking on a 12 day trip to Atlanta to attend two conferences I got one of those out-of-the-blue emails that both clergy and graduate students are prone to receive. At first I ... Read More
American Economic Morality in Crisis
Being a graduate student with a family has brought many challenges, such as when my daughter decided to be born two weeks early and therefore two days before a scheduled oral exam. (My committee kindl... Read More