Monthly Archives: November 2007
The Lives of Others
My sister told me this was a film not to miss, and Saturday night, Anjie and I finally sat down to watch The Lives of Others. This gorgeous film is the story of the German Democratic Republic’s surveillance of their … Continue reading
Filed under Film and Television
Vision
A magic word, vision. A glimpse of some future reality that might come to pass. A quick flash of insight that compels us to push forward with new energy and new hope. A slight intuition that speaks of more life … Continue reading
Filed under Spirituality
“Busy” and The Bottom Line
Busy. Perhaps the word that best describes the culture we live in, “busy” has arrived. I’m reminded of the days of working as a university professor, with its crush of class prep, committees, and productions to direct or build props … Continue reading
Filed under Faith and Art
Looking for Inspiration
I’ve asked several people this week, what should happen on a Sunday morning, and one word keeps creeping in. Not the only word, but a good one. Inspiration. So the people come to the church on Sunday morning, carrying their … Continue reading
Filed under Spirituality
The Between Journey: Pilgrimage I
I guess I’m a preacher. Yesterday, the elders prayed over me, and told me to go to work. From an experiential point of view, the morning was amazing mostly because of the deep calm inside. I’ve been in analogous situations … Continue reading
Filed under Daily Life, Spirituality
