by Steve Thomason | Nov 25, 2013 | Books - Epistemology/Hermeneutics, Cognitive Development and the Evolving Self, How Do We Think?
The Author – Charles Taylor A key concept that comes from the book is that of the buffered self. Taylor argues that modern, western civilization has disenchanted the cosmos and moved away from a porous self—in which the person can be influenced and...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 25, 2013 | Books - Trinity, Personal Journal, The Trinity
I am very pleased to have found Edmund Hill’s Translation of Augustine’s De Trinitate. Previously I had been reading Phillip Schaff’s late 19th century translation and found it difficult to digest. Hill brings a brightness to the text that I find...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 23, 2013 | Youth Ministry
I came across this list on Facebook and thought it was good stuff for the youth I love and work with every day. However, upon investigation, I learned that it was not written by Bill Gates. The list actually comes from the book 50 Rules Kids Won’t Learn in...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 21, 2013 | Spiritual Formation, Theology
What is the American Dream? The answer to that question has definitely changed over the generations. Many people would say that the American dream is about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These are good things when used properly. However, when they are...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 18, 2013 | Sketches, Youth Ministry
We took 75 middle-schoolers to Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp for their Fall Recharge this past weekend. It was a fantastic time. The four hour bus ride and the morning quiet allowed me some time to sketch and think. Here are two sketches created on the iPad in the...
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by Steve Thomason | Nov 14, 2013 | sermons2013
amos-sermon-slidesfrom Steve Thomason The Narrative Lectionary Text: Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24 Imagine this. “Howdy, y’all. I’m a farmer from Alabama. The Lord told me to come here today all you Yanks to give y’all a message. He says, ‘I...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 11, 2013 | Illustration, Sketches
This illustration was done in ProCreate on my iPad.
by Steve Thomason | Nov 7, 2013 | Sermons, Spiritual Formation
I posted a survey on Monday that asked three questions about Justice, Worship, and their connection. I was please to receive 41 responses. This was an anonymous survey, so I can post the results. If you are interested to see what people said, you can download the...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 4, 2013 | sermons2013
Text from the Narrative Lectionary: 1 Kings 19:1-18 [slideshare id=27900508&doc=allsaintssermonslides-131104152121-phpapp02] Have you ever been disappointed by God? I know that sounds sacrilegious, but let’s be honest. Has there ever been a time in your life...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 4, 2013 | Sermons, Spiritual Formation
This weekend I am preaching on Amos 5:14-15, 21-24. It has some interesting things to say about worship and justice. I thought it might be a neat experiment to create an anonymous survey to see what people think about these topics. Would you be willing to take 5...
