For the third time, I find myself beginning to study for my Theological Competence Exam, and my second for the Polity Exam, for the PCUSA. The first time I took these tests, back in August of 2011 and Jaunary 2012, respectively I was excited and nervous; emotions about taking these tests that I had prepared for my entire…
memories: (noun, plural of memory) the reputation of a person or thing; a person, thing, event, act, etc., remembered; origin: 1275-1325, middle english
Watching my grandmother pass a few months ago, was one of the hardest, and most silently relieving things, of my short 29 year-old adult existence. It was hard because she wanted to go, and we (the family), wanted her to stay. But now, she’s gone and I believe that she is in a better place….
camp: (noun) any temporary structure, such as a tent or a cabin, used on a outing or vacation
A few weeks ago I was sitting in my grandmother’s hospital room in Little Rock, Arkansas. Through her whispers, she said to me with sad eyes and cold hands, “Just let me go, I’m tired.” This wasn’t some plea because she was in pain, she wasn’t really. She had numerous medicines given to her and…
church: (noun), the whole body of Christian believers; Christendom; origin: before 900
A few weeks ago, I went to Dallas. Home of big hair, big steaks, cattle with big horns, and also a big gathering of Presbyterians trying to sustain and nurture the church. People trying to help breathe new life into the church; similar to the way that God breathes the breath of life (ruah) into…
Listen: (verb), origin before 950; middle english; also see: hear
This week, I find myself in the midst of many things. First, I’m in my second, count it, second week of Shake it Up Cafe Vacation Bible School. The first one was with Rehoboth Presbyterian Church and now I find myself waking up at 6:30am to drive to Oglethorpe Presbyterian. Second, I’m in the midst…
This works better if I write…
How insane is this? I write a blog for my job, and I can’t even keep up with my own on here? Maybe it’s like a famous chef or something; they are fabulous in the kitchen of their four0star Michelin restaurant, but get them at home and they just want take-out. Now, I’m not claiming…
McCormick students interview PCUSA Gener
McCormick students interview PCUSA General Assemble Moderator, Cindy Blobach! http://bit.ly/lk6Mmv
Check out McCormick Seminary’s bi-weekl
Check out McCormick Seminary’s bi-weekly blog! http://ow.ly/4xTwj
Well, here’s to another amazing McCormi
Well, here’s to another amazing McCormick blog entree! http://ow.ly/4o3WH
McCormick Blog, run by yours truly. Read
McCormick Blog, run by yours truly. Read it, it’s good. http://ow.ly/4j1oZ
McCormick represented at the Next Church
McCormick represented at the Next Church Conference! Here’s the latest blog entree from McCormick! http://ow.ly/485qV
Friday’s McCormick blog, by yours truly
Friday’s McCormick blog, by yours truly! Enjoy! http://ow.ly/3UHO0
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