>It is a devastated economy (for the full story, click the picture to the left). Grocery stores lay barren with people hanging out on the corner praying for a delivery truck to appear. Educated professionals are fleeing the country for their livelihood, as are blue collar and other workers. South Africa is now being described … Continue reading Gas Prices in Zimbabwe: 2.3 million dollars per gallon
>It only comes around once every five years, so if you enjoy Wesleyan studies, reflection, and conferencing, I recommend that you browse through this year's group papers. Here you will find some great reflections from veteran Wesley scholars, Phd. students in Wesleyan studies, and up and coming Wesleyan theologians.For the "who's who" of current Methodist … Continue reading Wisdom for Wesleyans (from the Oxford Institute – those unable to attend in person)
>It happened one Sunday in morning worship several years ago. After the sermon, instead of a Pastoral Prayer, the liturgist led the congregation in a responsive litany that sought to gather our collective praises and prayers. Then, without warning, the liturgist prayed: "Lord, we pray for the church universal, for Pope John Paul II, for … Continue reading Praying for and Listening to Peter
>And he said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people." Matthew 4:19Fishing is prominent biblical metaphor that is rich in theological implications for evangelism and what some might call "marketing the church." When I head to the ocean, I generally engage in two types of fishing: pole fishing and net … Continue reading Fishing for All People
>Before leaving on vacation this week, I traveled to the Durham County Detention Center (the city jail; sometimes referred to with sarcasm as the "downtown Hilton") with Pastor Edgardo to visit and pray with one of my Latino parishioners. Even though I had a lot of things to do before heading to the beach - … Continue reading Visiting Jesus in Prison
>The magical world of Harry Potter with its incantations, broomsticks, exotic creatures, and complicated spells may not mirror our own world much, but there are exceptions to the rule. One example that seems especially poignant is the presence of evil that revolves so tightly around the issues of race, racism, and identity politics.It is not … Continue reading Theological Reflections on Harry Potter, Race, and Blood Purity
>Ok, so I am caught up in the rush to read the last installment of Rowling's popular series. I just wish I didn't have to steal my way through the book! My oldest purchased it at 12:01 the night it came out, and everyone in the Baker house has been grabbing at it the moment … Continue reading Stealing my way through Deathly Hallows
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