Last summer I posted on Facebook and Twitter that I had concluded I am “solidly postmodern.” It created a bit of a stir among quite a few of those who know me. Many consider Christianity and postmodern thinking to be mutually-exclusive. They have questioned me and tried to get me to back away from this…

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After many of my friends have expressed frustration at the way people get on each other for expressing opinions online, I decided to try to encapsulate their sentiment. Do you think this captures it? Circular reasoning? Agree or disagree, and why?  

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I read a horrific story yesterday about a gang murder in Asia. A member of the gang (apparently on the run for assassinating a government leader) stole money from the gang. His fellow members beat him to death with a hammer for his betrayal, then cannibalized him. Stories like this remind me how many people…

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I’m delighted to guest-post for Ed Cyzewski’s Women in Ministry blog series today. I have found the stories shared there so far both inspiring and encouraging. If you’ve missed any, head over there now and read them. I hope that my story encourages some of you as well.   I have a secret identity. You…

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I used to think getting all deep and lit-crit-y about ancient texts was the smart-intellectual-person thing to do. I’d sit in World Lit class feeling ignorant and shallow for just enjoying the story while the rest of the class debated what Shakespeare was really saying in “As You Like It,”  Then I’d head to my…

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