A Generous Orthodoxy, by Brian McClaren (guru of the emergent church movement). I’m 50 pages into it, and incredibly bothered by his overly cutesy conversational tone ("quit the rambling and say something coherent!" I shout in my head, by which time he’s finally said something coherent and worth underlining). These first 50 pages could probablyContinue reading “What I’m Reading”
Category Archives: Faith & the Church
“I thank God for saving me” – Katrina Survivor
I’ve heard and read this sentiment several times in recent days – thanking God (or his angels) for saving someone from danger or death in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Many people today attribute their rescue or safety to God. God acted. They survived. On the surface, this is a powerful statement of gratitude notContinue reading ““I thank God for saving me” – Katrina Survivor”
Prayer for Hurricane Katrina Victims
God of mercy, in your hands is the earth and all that is in it. We pray for the people and animals, the cities, towns, and lands that have been devastated by hurricane Katrina. Hear the cries of those who suffer; give comfort to those who have lost so much, solace to those who mourn,Continue reading “Prayer for Hurricane Katrina Victims”
An Emergent Church
I went to an Emergent Church. I was intrigued, even though I wasn’t personally fed by the experience. I know there’s lots of diversity among churches who self-identify in the emergent paradigm, so I don’t even want to suggest that my experience was typical of congregations in the emergent movement. This place – Solomon’s PorchContinue reading “An Emergent Church”
Mega Lutheran Churches
Two Sundays ago I visited two Lutheran (ELCA) mega-churches in Minnesota, where my wife and I attended a wedding. These two churches are much larger and more Evangelical than any Lutheran church that I know back East. There’s lots that I could write about, but let me keep it short and sweet for now. WhatContinue reading “Mega Lutheran Churches”
The Lutheran Zephyr 