Tag Archives: Theology

42 and the Power of a Strong Stand

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

The movie 42 tells the story of Jackie Robinson’s experience as the first African-American baseball player in the Major Leagues. It is a satisfying movie in the archetypal sports movie kind of way, but I was surprised to appreciate it most in a theological sort of way.   Curious?  Watch the movie … Continue reading →

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The Comfort of God’s Presence

Posted on April 15, 2013 by
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My sister, who lives near Boston, sent me a text message this afternoon:  ”We’re all ok…”  Thank God. However, I know that others received unimaginably painful messages from Boylston Street today.  Brokenhearted, I pray for all who suffered loss and for those who are fighting for life and limb. Some … Continue reading →

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Knowing God…Selectively?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by
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People tend to hear what they want to hear and ignore or forget what they don’t want to hear.  Have you noticed that?  Say to a child, “We’ll get ice cream after you clean your room,” and what will she hear?  … Continue reading →

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A Theology of Sleep

Posted on March 5, 2012 by
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In a recent conversation with a doctor I found myself discussing the occasional sleepless night.  She started asking me questions.   Was I under stress? How was I dealing with anxiety?  In general, sleep is my good friend.  However, there are nights when … Continue reading →

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Theology Matters

Posted on October 4, 2011 by
Four 20th Century martyrs: Mother Elizabeth of Russia, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Archbishop Oscar Romero, and Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer. West door of the Westminster Abbey.

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In a previous post I posed this question: Who cares about theology?   Today I propose that it is reasonable and instructive to examine the theology of our elected leaders.  A leader’s character and motivation spring from that which he or she deeply believes. A relatively recent … Continue reading →

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Who cares about Theology?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by
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What comes to mind when you think about “theology?” Philosophical discussions of divine mysteries?  Studious dissertations about the character and qualities of God?  Arguments over doctrine?  Interest?  Boredom?  Or maybe you never think about theology and are about to click yourself away from this … Continue reading →

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