Heroes, Villains, and [Meta-]Narratives
Have I mentioned lately that I really enjoy my job? As James K.A. Smith has recently noted on Twitter, his job (mine is very similar) is such that he receives…
Change and Hope: A Reflection on the Lectionary Readings for 10 February 2013
Revised Common Lectionary Page for 10 February 2013 (Transfiguration Sunday, Year C) Exodus 34:29-35 • Psalm 99 • 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 • Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a) Returning to this episode in the gospels reminds me that I’ve…
The Independence of Characters: Another Response to Sam Mulberry
So, we got some interesting email comments this week from Sam Mulberry, which Nate explains at the beginning of his own response post. (Go ahead and read it, if you…
Statistics and Narrative: A Response to Sam Mulberry
After the Christian Humanist Podcast’s episode on sports (available via the RSS feed, if you just click on it…), Sam Mulberry of Bethel University and CWC: The Radio Show emailed…
Getting the Story Right: A Reflection on the Lectionary Readings for 21 February 2010
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for 21 February 2010 (Lent, Year C) Deuteronomy 26:1-11 • Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 • Romans 10:8b-13 • Luke 4:1-13 I’m a bit ashamed to admit that, although I could…