This week is a convergence. It is Memorial Day, and I’ll share the video “Identity and Place,” a story of Fr. Stephen who is a military chaplain and Orthodox priest. And we are also happy to be hearing from author,…
In our last Episode 83, Pete and I talked about why ministers need to study culture. He gave us two reasons: People come to seminary shaped and formed by culture innately — largely unawares. Reflexivity is that significance of learning…
Lenten Lights II ~ “Pray to the One I Love” I don’t mean to over simplify this Holy Week. In fact the emotional and spiritual logic of it is irreducible. It’s a story strange and unique unto itself. But when…
Just Another Night in Nashville I forget sometimes how saturated this town is with layers and layers of musical talent. It’s just where I live, buy groceries, take a run, attend church, and go out to eat. But last night…
A Sunday Full of Song The weekend may have had less hours, but it had more church than usual for me. I was in the Twin Cities after working a few days on Luther’s campus last week. Saturday night I made…
Collaboration – Part I I love it when a plan comes together. And I love it when good ideas, people and organizations come together and make space for creative, beautiful and imaginative things to happen. Last evening, I spent several hours…
Like a Leaf Clings to a Tree “Mommy, do you actually work when you’re in Minnesota?” I burst out laughing. Before I could really ask for any clarification about that question, my husband jumped in. “Well, we were looking at…
Esperanza* Hope in Spanish. This young prodigy of a bass player and vocalist, Esperanza Spalding entered my horizon almost a year ago. Two friends mentioned her at nearly the same time. I started looking around for what she was singing…
In the Middle of the Story Ever find yourself in the middle of a story unsure of how it will all turn out? That’s where I am right about now. I’m in the middle of several stories, and I don’t…