Chuck: The Postmodern Hero

by | Mar 25, 2011 | Theology

I love the TV series Chuck. It’s quirky, smart, and gives me something to look forward to with my family on Monday nights. You might think that this was enough to like a show. Anyone who knows me well knows that I can’t leave it at that. I have to find...

Soaking in Lent

by | Feb 28, 2011 | Spiritual Formation, Theology

Lent begins next Wednesday, March 9th, with the observance of Ash Wednesday. Many people describe Lent as a journey. That is an especially interesting metaphor for me since the Lenten Vespers of 2010 is where my journey into Grace really took off. Lent was early last...

RSA Animate – An Empathic Society

by | Aug 25, 2010 | Theology

I like this video on two levels. First, I druel over the cartooning that is used to communicate complex ideas. That’s what I want to do on VibbleSpace. Second, this is a very compelling presentation that has huge implications for spiritual formation and what it...

The Servant Songs of Isaiah

by | Jul 23, 2010 | Bible, Theology

OK, roll up the sleeves of your mind, because this section really is going to dig deeper.  The study of Isaiah is a rich and rewarding one, but it is not as easy as it may seem.  For Christians, especially Christians who have been raised in the church, we are very...

A Good Q&A about the Bible and Sin

by | Jun 29, 2010 | Theology

Someone recently asked me to answer some questions regarding the Bible, Sin, and judgment. I thought the questions were good ones, and I thought that others might benefit from the discussion. I’m not claiming to be the definitive word on this, of course, but...

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