There has been a lot written about W. H. Auden’s “As I Walked Out One Evening.” But rather than read or write about it, I invite you instead simply to listen to Auden himself recite it. As you do, the clash of themes – the power of love, the relentlessness of time, the beauty and fragility of being human – all emerge. Some poetry is as much meant to be heard as read, and I think this is one of those. Enjoy. As I walked out one evening, Walking down Bristol Street, The crowds upon the pavement Were fields of harvest wheat. And down by the brimming river I heard a lover sing Under an arch of the railway: ...
Luke 6:1-5
posted by DJL
One Sabbath while Jesus was going through the cornfields, his disciples plucked some heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands, and ate them. But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” Jesus answered, “Have you not read what David did when he...
What Good Websites and Church Have in Common
posted by DJL
A week ago I had the opportunity to gather with a group of folks who are working to provide resources to preachers. These are the people who put together websites, conferences, study materials, and more. At one point, we had a conversation about what we’ve all learned about what makes a good website. The comments were fascinating: It needs to be interactive. People want to be participants, not just an audience. People want to find resources that help them in their daily lives. Variety is everything. It can’t just be information, or resources, or entertainment, but a little bit of all. It’s about making connections – where people can...
Luke 5:33-39
posted by DJL
Then they said to him, “John’s disciples, like the disciples of the Pharisees, frequently fast and pray, but your disciples eat and drink.” Jesus said to them, “You cannot make wedding-guests fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you? The days will come when the bridegroom will...
Need Encouragement?
posted by DJL
Yes, this is an “inspirational video.” You can find them anywhere, I know. And some of them are just downright kitschy. I know that, too. But it was still just what I needed today. For all kinds of reasons – some personal, some probably shared by you. I guess it just feels like...