Category: Daily Theology

For many committed Christ-followers, the rhythm of the church year highlights various aspects of faith. We have to get ready for things like Holy Week. During Advent, we get ready … Continue reading Preparing for Holy Week

“My trials are merely a fraction of the spitting and blows Christ endured.” Gregory Nazianzen wrote this in his Orations. As a student, Gregory traveled on a ship from Alexandria … Continue reading The Goodness of Christ – Gregory Nazianzen

When I was a child, my father always told me that integrity is “doing the right thing even when no one is looking.” This concept of integrity seems straightforward enough, … Continue reading A Theology of Integrity

I get it. Sometimes, theological discussions can feel like debating how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. The news demands our attention. The events of the … Continue reading The Need for Theology Today

Decay causes people to lose heart—moral decay, spiritual decay, and, even, decaying matter in the natural world. We have a natural desire for beauty. On Instagram, people post pictures of … Continue reading A New Year of Integrity

‘Tis the season to… [fill in the blank]. In a typical year, this season would be full of activities. As we’ve all said many times, this is not a normal … Continue reading Simple Celebrations

One of my favorite Advent themes is peace. Often, I go to our sanctuary during the week, when it is quiet and empty. The sun filters through the stained glass. … Continue reading Celebrating Peace

Children look ahead to Christmas with a sense of expectation. They anticipate presents under the tree. Many kids pour over their Christmas list, trying to decide what to ask Santa … Continue reading What Will This Season Bring?

Giving thanks is such a great exercise. For me, challenging myself to count my blessings helps my day. When I go deeper and find 10, 15, or even 20 things … Continue reading Giving Thanks

Each person who accepts God’s free gift of grace and enters a relationship with Jesus has a calling. Sometimes, we frame a ‘calling’ as something exclusive to ministers or deacons. … Continue reading God is Calling You

I like writing this blog. Thinking about current events is cathartic for me during these tumultuous times. Connecting theology with what’s happening in the world is part of my calling. … Continue reading Derailed by a Puppy

I was reading Christ the Sacrament of the Encounter with God by Edward Schillebeeckx (Oxford: Sheed & Ward, 1963) and discovered a surprising metaphor for Christ as a sacrament. Schillebeeckx … Continue reading A Jazz Drummer, Christ the Savior, & Dynamic Unity