Theology
Theology is one of those scary words that either intimidates people or rallies them for a fight. It shouldn't be that way.
Theology is just the process of talking (or doodling) about God.
A Friendly Introduction to Theology
This playlist of videos comes from a course I taught at Grace Lutheran Church in 2016. It builds off of the book Making Sense out of the Christian Faith by David Lose and combines it with my cartooning style and theological perspective. Watch. Share. Enjoy.
Browse My Theological Library
Deep in the Burbs is my PhD Dissertation, Luther Seminary, 2015
View my articles and papers on academia.edu
Theology Posts
Why Jesus? A Visual Guide to Why We Think God Showed Up in Human Form
Why do we make such a big deal about Jesus? Can’t we just talk about God, or be spiritual. What does a 1st century Jewish Rabbi have to do with life today?
A Sermon for Independence Day, the Fourth of July, and the Kingdom of God
How do we preach about the Kingdom of God that Jesus proclaimed and the so-called American Dream that is celebrated on Independence Day and the Fourth of July? Do they go together?
The Trinity Animated
This short animation allows you to contemplate the Trinity. The Bible speaks of God the creator. Jesus called God “Abba” which means Father, or Daddy. It is a term of endearment between child and parent. The Holy Spirit is the power of life and love throughout scripture. The Hebrew word is ruach.
Let’s Make a Trinity Zentangle!
Join me for this Livestream where I demonstrate how to make a Trinity Zentangle. Get your pen and paper ready. It’s easy, fun, and contemplative.
The Trinity: Truth or Trap?
Is the doctrine of The Holy Trinity the truth that accurately describes God, or is it a trap that can lead us into a harmful form of rigid thinking and idolatry?
The answer, in my opinion, is yes (in good Lutheran, paradoxical fashion).
Can We Call God Mother?
Is it right to refer to God as Mother? This Sunday is Mother’s Day, so worship planners and preachers are faced with all kinds of opportunities and decisions about how to address motherhood in worship. What will you do this week? Will you embrace God as mother?
The Blind Men and the Elephant | An Ancient Parable Illustrated
The ancient parable of the blind men and the elephant is an often used story to illustrate the limited nature of human knowing and the need for communication to deep understanding. I illustrated this story and made this video to use in classes. Feel free to use it in your own teaching.
Faith After Deconstruction | A Visual Guide
This post explores the process of how to navigate the difficult transition when your faith system/worldview is deconstructed and leaves you feeling like you are in a freefall. Be encouraged. It is a natural process and there is hope in the journey.
Trinity Sunday | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on June 4, 2023
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for June 4, 2023. This is Trinity Sunday. It is the week that the liturgical calendar sets aside to address the Christian doctrine of God’s essence as three-in-one. The RCL offers some texts to help. The NL skips it altogether and launches a four-week series on Isaiah.