Over the past year or so, there has been a continuous theme weaving its way throughout my life. Almost all of my longings, all of my prayers, and all of my readings have recently been thick with a single motif. The theme is that of ‘story’. By ‘story’ I mean a few particular things. First, …
On the day of Pentecost, which occurred this past Sunday, there is an ancient tradition that takes place at the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. Alluding to the tongues of fire that came down from the sky, rose pedals are dropped from the hole (which I now understand to be called an ‘oculus’) at the top …
“And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” – John 17:3 As I sat in my classroom at Florida State University during the Fall of 2007, beginning my first New Testament class, I was very confused. I signed up thinking that the …
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As I sit here typing on Memorial Day, the relationship between patriotism and religion can’t help but surface in my mind. In a world plagued with religiously mandated murders and ‘holy wars’, religion and patriotism currently exist in an awkward partnership. I myself am increasingly leery anytime I see the flag wed with the Cross. …
It seems that every movie I watch develops a deeper craving within me for real, true adventure. After watching the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, I am convinced that my mission in life is to traverse the rolling hills and cavernous cliffs of the world, slaying evil orcs in the name of justice. I finish …
