Posted in January 2013

In Kopplin’s Words

In Kopplin’s Words

In an age where many teens are concerned with paltry things, I am inspired by young people like Zack Kopplin and his incredible courage to articulate and defend his worldview.  His passionate advocacy and political/social engagement is unmatched in today’s culture by most adults, let alone teens.  Yet, I want to be clear that Zack … Continue reading

I Stand Corrected

I Stand Corrected

In a post from October 2012, I suggested that “being always flows from doing.”  I stand corrected.  I had the chance to learn under Dr. Richard Langer this week in what is my last residency for my D.Min at Biola University.  In an article from the ‘Journal for Spiritual Formation’ he writes a few “Points … Continue reading

Les Miserables: Law, Grace, and Redemption

Les Miserables: Law, Grace, and Redemption

Disclaimer:  I have never read the book by Victor Hugo.  I write from the perspective of one who has only seen the 2012 film (though I have seen the musical).  Click here to view the trailer. How could a story called “the Miserable Ones” be so popular?  Les Miserables (originally a novel by Victor Hugo … Continue reading