Friday, March 05, 2004
a question
Do you ever wonder why some postmodernist writers (e.g. Jacques Derrida or Stanley Fish) use so many words? Is it
a) the only way to convince modernists
b) a deeply and deliberately ironic gesture
c) evidence of how deeply rooted modernity really is
d) a cheap shot criticism not worth pondering further?
Thursday, March 04, 2004
Bible survives trip down flooded river
A whole new take on casting bread upon the waters here.
praying for all risktakers today
Recognise that it is far easier to criticise than to create therefore expect criticism.
life to a 7 year old
Are you Shannon’s dad?
Yes.
Would you speak to her school class [of 7 year old’s]? Would you tell them what you do for a job?
Uh …. sure.
Sitting in car 5 minutes later.
Next Friday. Hmmmm.
How on earth do I explain my pastoring, my teaching, my writing, my wwwing, to a group of 7 year olds?
Suggestions welcomed.
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
growing in ministry
How has your PhD affected your ministry? I was speaking to a group of ministers yesterday and this was the final question. I have continued to mull it over.
1. I am more aware of the complexity of our society and the mission task that is ours. We live in a very fragmented and diverse world and need to resist simplistic approaches to mission.
2. A greater awareness of the need for imagination as essential to church and ministry.
3. A deeper respect for a theology of creation. I am searching much more for life images in the Scriptures and in people’s lives.
4. My study has given me a much deeper respect and love for the Spirit. I am seeking to be much more attentive to the work of the Spirit in the world, much more eager to fan what God is doing.
emerging church
My A-Z post on emerging church is on emerging church, (here to be precise) along with a whole lot of downunder stuff.
(warning – joke coming. It’s quite neat to see such a nod to the colonies. Next month back to the centre of the universe, ay chaps! warning, truly this is just a flippant early morning remark)
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
stages of faith
when one’s starting out on the spiritual journey and making a serious attempt to understand a complicated major religion, one needs certainties in order to find a patch of firm ground to stand on; the sophisticated approach can come later. I had reached the stage where I had dug myself in on a patch of firm ground but had so far been unable to work out how to move on.
:: Susan Howatch, The Heartbreaker.
downunder atop the oscars
New Zealand
world famous for its movie creativity
for more pictures and info see here.
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