Posted in Faith and Spirituality on 29. Jul, 2010
I recently learned that an acquaintance of mine had announced a pretty significant life change, and not one for the better. As often happens, many people met this revelation with encouragement, impressed by his supposed authenticity and commitment to “finally being true to himself.” While I get the sentiment, I reject the thought. Admitting sin [...]
Posted in Faith and Spirituality on 08. Jul, 2010
James, the brother of Jesus, was serious about his prayer. He used to go to the temple and kneel in prayer so often and for so long that his knees were reputed to be as calloused and tough as a camel’s. He was bishop of Jerusalem then and was martyred several years before the temple [...]
Posted in Faith and Spirituality on 27. Jun, 2010
I’ve been thinking for a while about how to encourage belief in my two children, particularly faith in God, trust in his mercy, and hope in his provision. But all around me I see people losing belief, not only in these things particularly, but in God generally. Why? I don’t think it’s the new crop [...]
Posted in Faith and Spirituality on 07. Jul, 2008
“There was a crooked man and he walked a crooked mile.” — British nursery rhyme So I’m reading Alan Jacobs’ new book, Original Sin: A Cultural History, and several thoughts about human will and intention crisscross my mind:
Posted in Writing and Publishing on 14. Jun, 2008
Tales of tragedy, crime, and corruption have value for several reasons. One is that those that read them do not usually lead tragic, criminal, and corrupt lives, at least not the extent portrayed in such stories.
Posted in Faith and Spirituality on 08. Jun, 2008
I have my children every other week. At night we pray. I’m not as consistent about it as I should be, but I find praying together valuable. Most often I use a prayer book, usually The Book of Common Prayer. Sometimes it’s the 1662 version. Other times the 1979, which is what we use at [...]
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