I don’t want to call it a mystical moment, because it wasn’t ethereal enough. But it was close. This afternoon I was low on sleep, standing in line to pay for my lunch at the Divinity School’s coffee shop, and I heard the song: Bend and Break from Keane. I still don’t know what the […]
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So I’m starting to buy into this whole independent thing. To be fair, I’ve been on the cusp of some breakthroughs for artists/companies/etc “selling out.” It’s been fun. I bought my first Dashboard Confessional CD back with The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most (was that 2001?). I’ve even been a fan of […]
ContinueFTE 2007 ‘Complicating Vocation’: Gearing Up
The final paper topics are all assigned. My in-class exam lurks as it approaches from its horizon-bound holding pattern. This quarter’s about to resolve. Thank heavens. As I prepare for my summer, I realize there is so much more additional work I have to complete this quarter (post Spring Break) than I expected. The first […]
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One of the annoying truths about creativity and communication: when you’re ‘on’,you’re ON!when you’re ‘off’,it sucks. Last night I thought that truth held fast … until I woke up this morning and checked my e-mail. I had several great comments throughout the day from friends saying that the University of Chicago Divinity School Ministry Program’s […]
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After the initial read, I couldn’t stop laughing: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6604879.stm Apparently staunch creationists have their own version of creativity (do they see the irony?). Nevertheless, in spite of the motivations for such a project, it’s still a piece of art. And it sounds like the material of my dreams as a kid when I played with […]
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Today was my first unofficial day as part of my new congregation. Normally when you join congregations there’s a formal moment: a moment when the person steps forward and joins by either making a confession of faith, transferring membership, or joining as a “student member” (maintaining membership in your home congregation, but affiliating yourself with […]
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It’s springtime. My windows are open, my fans are pumping optimum air through my room, and I’m in a different time. It’s bizarre how fresh air — living air — can invoke nostalgic moments. Entering my room after my shower this morning it felt like I’d just moved into DDH. Even though that was back […]
Continue1000:1 The Ruse
In my last 1000:1, I intentionally failed to disclose one part of my spring break. My trip down to Texas was better than I deserve. My friends/professors overflowed in their hospitality. During the week I relived the same calendar week from last year with an informal gathering at Judy Dodd’s house remembering Daryl. It was […]
Continue1000:1 The End of an Era
It was during my first three weeks living in Chicago that I first needed to send some letters. My history with the postal system began on a great note, but has had its rough patches. The USPS was there when I needed it. My TCU application (which was for my 2nd choice school initially – […]
Continue1000:1 Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! No, it’s not a typo (or an excuse for this delayed 1000:1 e-mail). Yesterday and today are the respective Vietnamese and Chinese New Years. Growing up in the middle of Iowa, I had no idea until today how fun a New Year’s celebration can be. In my past it was always the […]
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