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Jan 15, 2010 Uncategorized

The “Now, This…” Culture: Daily news and the death of wisdom

With the churning detritus of the twenty-four hour news cycle separating everything from everything, how do we discern what’s truly important?

Jan 15, 2010 Uncategorized

Attending to Ordinary Stuff

It is sometimes good to focus directly upon the near-sacredness of our daily moments.

Jan 8, 2010 Uncategorized

I hide because, ultimately, I want to be seen, but only partially. If I'm seen fully, for who I am, I'm afraid you'll run away. But the reality is this: you likely won't run. In fact, you'll probably stay, and maybe that's the most frightening part of all.

Jan 8, 2010 Uncategorized

The Sandbox Theory

Life at work is easier than life at home. Perhaps work is our training ground, where we grow into who we are to become?

Jan 8, 2010 Uncategorized

Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do?

Michael Sandel has produced a brilliant introduction to western theories of justice, but it begs for accompanying analysis from Christian thinkers.

Jan 8, 2010 Uncategorized

Morning Provisions

Sheep are made for flocking, and so are we.

Jan 8, 2010 Uncategorized

Week of January 3, 2010

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Jan 1, 2010 Uncategorized

An Unceasing Revelation of Divine Light

Aluminum foil on wooden stretcher 32" x 24" 2009"An Unceasing Revelation of Divine Light" is a reference to the hierarchy of lights described by the 4th century mystic, St. Gregory the Theologian (Nazianzen). Gregory cites I John 1:5 in describing several types of...

Jan 1, 2010 Uncategorized