Monthly Archives: November 2011
Sainthood
Stefano Maderno, The Martyrdom of St. Cecilia (1599), Church of St. Cecilia, Trastevere, Rome. Here’s one of the most profound things I’ve read lately. Although we Baptists have a different definition of “saint,” this is too good not to share with … Continue reading
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Getting Ready
Today is the beginning of Advent and the start of a new church year. “Advent” (from the Latin adventus, “coming”) is the season prior to Christmas when many Christians prepare for the coming of Jesus. It looks backward to the … Continue reading
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What I’m Thankful For
On this Thanksgiving Day I am thankful for many things, but one of the things I appreciate most might surprise you. It’s death. Yes, I’m thankful for death. Most people don’t want to die. Even those of us who believe … Continue reading
Filed under devotionals, personal
Glass Houses
In my last post I compared modernism and postmodernism. This past week an important example of modernist architecture has been in the news: the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. Televangelist Robert Schuller’s once thriving megachurch is now in bankruptcy, and … Continue reading
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(Post)Modernism
Quick, name a famous architect. If you’re like most people, Frank Lloyd Wright is the first name that comes to mind, and for good reason. The American architect designed his structures to be both livable and in tune with their … Continue reading
