Welcome to another stream of consciousness edition. I have been doing a lot of thinking this week about the COVID-19 data that I have seen to this point, what it means, and what the future might bring. For those not familiar with who I am, I make a living doing data analysis, and am especiallyContinue reading “Thoughts on COVID-19 data and where we might be headed”
Yearly Archives: 2020
Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (2)
Walter Brueggemann has published a book during this Covid-19 pandemic to encourage and challenge believers. In the second chapter, “Pestilence…Mercy? Who Knew?” he considers the strange story about David in 2 Samuel 24:1-14. Again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, ‘Go, count the people ofContinue reading “Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (2)”
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: Quarantine Reflections
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch Quarantine Reflections I have a new favorite band. They remind a lot of the energy and joy we enjoyed with our kids when they were young. The Clarks are putting up videos every day on YouTube during the pandemic shutdown. I have had so much fun watching these — andContinue reading “The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: Quarantine Reflections”
Christina Rossetti: A Better Resurrection
A Better Resurrection By Christina Rossetti I have no wit, no words, no tears; My heart within me like a stone Is numb’d too much for hopes or fears; Look right, look left, I dwell alone; I lift mine eyes, but dimm’d with grief No everlasting hills I see; My life is in the fallingContinue reading “Christina Rossetti: A Better Resurrection”
Does God Guide Evolution?
Does God Guide Evolution? Loren Haarsma is a frequent speaker and writer for BioLogos. He is the husband of Deborah Haarsma, the current president of BioLogos. Last year he wrote an article entitled “Three Misunderstandings About God-Guided Evolution”. Loren said: When I talk about evolutionary creation I am sometimes asked, “Why not just say, ‘God-guidedContinue reading “Does God Guide Evolution?”
Bonhoeffer on “Thy Kingdom Come”
Bonhoeffer on “Thy Kingdom Come” The following is from a 1932 retreat lecture given by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In it, he critiques two inadequate and harmful understandings of God’s kingdom that believers hold. First, he rejects the other-worldly, pietistic view of those who long for a kingdom in another realm beyond this one. This is escapistContinue reading “Bonhoeffer on “Thy Kingdom Come””
Tuesday with Michael Spencer: The God of Job’s Complaints
Tuesday with Michael Spencer The God of Job’s Complaints (2008) Job 10 ‘I loathe my life; I will give free utterance to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. I will say to God, Do not condemn me; let me know why you contend against me. Does it seem good toContinue reading “Tuesday with Michael Spencer: The God of Job’s Complaints”
The Consummate Cockburn Collection – Part Two
Mike: If you joined us last week, you would have read about the first five albums in our Consummate Cockburn Collection. This week we bring you albums six to ten. I am again joined by my good friend Peter Heath. Peter: It is challenging to capture Bruce Cockburn and his work in a couple ofContinue reading “The Consummate Cockburn Collection – Part Two”
Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (1)
Walter Brueggemann has written a book of theological meditations about our current state of affairs as humankind deals with the viral pandemic that has stopped the world in its tracks. Such an attention-demanding crisis has (appropriately) preoccupied us with discovering, defining, and putting into practice responsible actions that will protect people, alleviate suffering, and keepContinue reading “Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (1)”
Ron Rolheiser on Churches as Field Hospitals
Ron Rolheiser on Churches as Field Hospitals Most of us are familiar with Pope Francis’ comment that today the church needs to be a field hospital. What’s implied here? First, that right now the church is not a field hospital, or at least not much of one. Too many churches of all denominations see theContinue reading “Ron Rolheiser on Churches as Field Hospitals”
The Internet Monk Archives 