Many professions encourage a practice knowing as “continuing education.”  I have a problem with the designation, as it tends to create several problems: First, it tends to imply that most educational work was done prior to getting credentials for a profession (be it pastor, teacher, doctor, nurse, lawyer, or Dr. Seuss scholar).  What’s needed, then, is…
Category: Thoughts
Just my general thoughts on things.
Good Fiction
I just finished reading the Silmarillion. It’s only the second time I’ve read through it, but I think I’ll add this to my “annual reads” list – along with the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. After reading this narrative again I’m more firmly convinced modern students of the Old Testament (especially in the Industrialized…
“Always on”
A few days ago my friend Elmo (no, not the one one From Sesame Street) posted this article on Facebook about the power of Introversion. It’s a thought-provoking piece and, coming from the Philippines, one which spoke to my friend about the nature of Western Civilization (particularly the USA). The scales in this culture are…
CAIrB iFAQ
Last night I founded a new, informal baptist, association – the Caffeinated Association of Irregular Baptists. I’ve had some comments about it, so I’ve put together this iFAQ (imagined Frequently Asked Questions). How did you come to the idea of starting CAIrB? Simply put, I was having a conversation with a friend and made a…
Google Worthy
The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried. –G.K. Chesterton This is a quote I often hear repeated by people trying to spur the Church to live out it’s mission. Â The “Christian ideal” is not a “free ticket to heaven” for after we die. Â The…
Motivation
We’re all supposed to be signs of present hope. Too often we forget this truth and use the light given to us in order to zap people in submission.
