On Tuesday afternoon in DC, I cheated. I took the afternoon off from my seminars and went to the National Gallery of Art. And I was interested to learn anew how our world has evolved; its something to think about.Rest on the Flight into Egypt, David Gerard, 1510, Bruges The gallery is arranged in such … Continue reading Walking Forward Through Time

If we believe that God inhabits all of Creation, interesting things can happen. Now, I am naturally an introvert, but I mostly compensate in life by at least acting like I am extroverted. In short, I fake it. Extroverts are energized by being with people; I am energized only to a point. After that point, … Continue reading The Pulpit in an Unexpected Place

I have been here in DC for two days now, and will be heading home early tomorrow. This has been an interesting and rewarding time, where I have learned much, on varied topics. Now I know that all six of you typically visit here because you are either friends, friends of friends, blogging pals, or … Continue reading What Dad Did on the Business Trip

This just in. The nation's capital is under threat from an as yet named terrorist. This man, resembling a semi-balding, middle-aged suburban husband and father was last seen late in the day Tuesday on the Capital Mall. Anyone with information leading to the arrest of this bizarre suspect should contact the local offices of The … Continue reading Terror Level Report!

Greetings from 37,000 feet above Kansas. I am enroute to Washington DC for the Fall Annual Meeting of the Counselors of Real Estate. I will be speaking tomorrow on a panel of alleged “experts” (I am highly suspect as to my own expertise, but lets just keep this a secret, ok?) on real estate issues … Continue reading And on the Left Side of the Plane

The couple in the center of the photo are Roland and Betty Norris, of Arcadia, California. This picture was taken in 1971 at a Petroleum Club Octoberfest (note: Dad with Stein and Mom with, well, cocktail glass, I think). I, the only child, got to stay home, eat Swanson's TV Dinners - 3rd video down … Continue reading Moving Day for Mom and Dad

I don't know a thing about Sara McLachlan's theology, but she gets this.Watch this. (HT to Rhett Smith)

This is the illusion that I feel as if I have lived under for some 20-odd years in the Christian culture:"Oh come and join our Happy Christian Church! We are better than most people; we are on the winning team always. We have no problems, and the blessing of the Lord is constantly upon us. … Continue reading Of Happy Christians and Crippled Soldiers

Today my friend Tod Bolsinger has an interesting post about what may be a good book. Go look.As a part of the post, Tod directs us to the Common Grounds blog, which might make great reading. Anyplace where thoughtful Christian folk get together to talk about the Christian Journey is wonderful. Just take a look … Continue reading What about the Norge Repairman?

Last night my wife and I had the pleasure of viewing the play "The Boys Next Door" by the Actor's Coop, which has been performing plays the move the soul on our church campus for 14 years. The director of this play, Nan McNamara, is a friend of ours, and she indicated that the cast … Continue reading The Boys Next Door and Where We Are Headed