Saw an amazing glimpse of
Upon reflection, I was touched by the search for relationship, which in my opinion was an underlying theme. Though all the actors – the movie’s radio actors – knew each other well and their world revolved around each other and the show, there was a level of connection that each was seeking but none had.
I am now 52 but for the first time since college, I would say I have community relationships that are beyound superficial. I am blessed.
“Everyday people are straying away from the church and going back to God."
Lennie Bruce
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
Theodore Geisel
(Oh, and if you do not recognize the name Theodore Geisel, you might know him better as Dr. Seuss!)
Both of these quotes speak to my personal thoughts at the moment.
I am no longer attending an official local assembly, but my relationship with God is much better.
A small community of believers and I gather regularly - usually each week. The other day we celebrated a birthday.
The questions I am asking seem complicated but the reality of the answers are simple.
Last night the Miami Heat won the NBA Championship. Now long ago I would have been thrilled. As a fan I would have been rooting for the Heat.
As it is I am happy for several players – Alonzo Morning particularly. When I was a fan he was a favorite. Love his passion, even when he was at college at
But as the case may be, I did not even watch the game. Saw a little of game 5, and some of game 4. Perhaps my tastes have changed.
After coaching high school basketball for 26 years, I am surprised that I am no longer captivated by athletics. And it is not just basketball, though my appreciation for the pro game has waned, I did not really watch much college action this year.
Photo from Sr. Night 2006
Currently Reading:
Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon
Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism?
Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church by James A. Smith
The Civilization of the Middle Ages by Norman F. Cantor
Recently Finished:
The Mystery of Christ by Robert Farrar Capon
Father Elijah by Michael O'Brian
The Celtic Way of Evangelism by George Hunter
Usually don't care for this type of intrusion, but the questions were thoughtful and did not take long. A little suprised at the results.
What is your theological type?
You are Emergent/Postmodern in your theology. You feel alienated from older forms of church, you don't think they connect to modern culture very well. No one knows the whole truth about God, and we have much to learn from each other, and so learning takes place in dialogue. Evangelism should take place in relationships rather than through crusades and altar-calls. People are interested in spirituality and want to ask questions, so the church should help them to do this.
| Emergent/Postmodern |
| 71% | |
| Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan |
| 68% | |
| Neo orthodox |
| 68% | |
| Charismatic/Pentecostal |
| 61% | |
| Reformed Evangelical |
| 54% | |
| Roman Catholic |
| 39% | |
| Classical Liberal |
| 36% | |
| Fundamentalist |
| 32% | |
| Modern Liberal |
| 14% |
In setting up this blog and entering the exciting world of blogasphere I have pondered the idea of favorite books while setting up my profile.
Someone said that the only real changes in ones self will be because of the people you meet and associate with and the books you read. I tend to agree with that assessment.
I tend to look at various points of my life through the books that I read.
During High School I read several German authors, it was sort of a deal I made with my German language teacher. I promised not to disturb her class if she let me read. After proving she did not care for my disturbances we compromised on my reading German authors. I discovered Hermann Hesse. The book I mostly remember was Siddhartha. One of the easier to read but influenced my thinking more than any other. The concept of patience was prominent.
My college years were overtaken by science fiction and fantacy. Of course, J.R.R. Tolkien, but also Isaac Asimov and many others.
Lately, (since Christmas) I have been challenged by a set of novels by Susan Howatch – The first in the series is Glittering Images.
Blind-horse is a name from a quote by former Marquette University basketball coach Frank McGuire.
"The horse may be blind, but you still have to load the wagon." This was said durng a CBS Saturday college basketball telecast. For some unexplained reason it stuck with me and has been used in various situations since. Perhaps it reflects the reality of "duty" that often is part of life.
