by Steve Thomason | Apr 17, 2014 | Cognitive Development and the Evolving Self, Personal Journal, Spiritual Formation, Suburban Studies, The Trinity
Part of my research focuses on exploring the sense-making process of walking with the Spirit in community (specifically, how this works in the suburbs). Let me walk through the events and conversations of the last week in an effort to make some provisional sense from...
by Steve Thomason | Apr 8, 2014 | Bible Doodle, sermons2014, Visual Preaching
john-19-sermon-slidesfrom Steve Thomason Narrative Lectionary Text: John 19:1-16a Do you ever find yourself caught between a rock and a hard place? Do you ever find yourself caught in a situation where, no matter what decision you make, you feel like you are going to...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 20, 2014 | Bible Doodle, Sermons, Visual Preaching
This weekend the Narrative Lectionary takes us to John 18:12-27. It contrasts Jesus’ trial before Annas (the big cheese, power broker behind the High Priesthood of Israel), and Peter’s “trial” before the servants and soldiers in the courtyard....
by Steve Thomason | Feb 17, 2014 | ministry, Spiritual Formation, Theology
David Lose gave an excellent workshop at Luther Seminary’s Mid-Winter Convocation a couple weeks ago. The following is a brief synopsis of it. Lose observes that the older generation often asks this question: “Why don’t my kids (and grandkids) go to...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 7, 2013 | Sketches, Youth Ministry
Thanks to @PlanetWisdom for a great weekend!