>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
>That's the line I use when I can't even catch an old tire or a floating tree branch: "that's why they call it going fishing and not going catching!" It sounds like the voice of experience talking. I only wish that my last two fishing expeditions had given me some experience with actual fish that … Continue reading It’s called Fishing, not Catching
>Annual Conference was held at Greenville, NC again this year from June 13 - 16th. I am a little behind on my annual blog report, but just in case you were looking for it, here are this year's highs and lows:Highs:Worship, fellowship, and old friends - always a high point in my book.Bishop Marion Edwards … Continue reading 2007 Annual Conference Highs and Lows
>Several people have inquired about my sporadic blogging and have wondered if I had given it up or simply did not have time to write these days. The time issue does loom large in my daily schedule lately, but I did want to let readers know that other writing projects have taken precedence over this … Continue reading In case you were wondering …
>A Sermon preached on the Fourth Sunday After PentecostI Kings 19I love the mountains. On some days, my wife and I allow our imaginations to skip ahead a few years and contemplate where we might want to retire in our old age. Have you ever allowed yourself to do a little day dreaming? I have … Continue reading Life Between the Mountains
>Friends, I finally decided to come up for air and click a few keys to let the blogsphere know that I am still kicking. Don't really have time for a lenghty post now, but here are a few highlights to mention:Jen Stallings is now in Uganda and has set up a blog site to keep … Continue reading Back to Blogging
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