As I’ve said before, I am fascinated with the process of making things. Perhaps it’s because on the rare occasion I can do just that – making a mosaic as a gift, a toy for one of my kids, or dinner for friends – it seems so utterly satisfying. (More so, actually, than most of what I do.) I have a hunch that making things – bringing things into being – not only connects us with things of the earth like wood or food but also perhaps aligns us with the creating and creative God we know in and through Jesus. Whatever the reason, I’m intensely curious about the process of how we make things and so fan a well-made films about just...
Matthew 4:23-25
posted by DJL
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people. So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought to him all the sick, those who were afflicted with various diseases...
Matthew 4:18-22
posted by DJL
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As...
Being a Crazy Christian with Michael Curry
posted by DJL
Michael Curry, the Episcopal Bishop of the North Caroline Diocese, is one of my favorite people in the church. He is an outstanding preacher, teacher, and theologian, and I am regularly inspired when I hear him. For this reason, I was very excited when I heard he was writing a book, and doubly so when I had a chance to read it. All of which explains why I am now triply excited that he is participating in a MOOC. What is MOOC, you ask? It stands for Massive Open Online Course – short hand for saying it’s an online class that is open to anyone and everyone for free. Sponsored by ChurchNext, Michael’s class is called “How to Be a Crazy...
Matthew 4:18-22
posted by DJL
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As...