What Went Wrong?
As I write this, it’s raining. It’s chilly out, and tonight, the temperature will drop to around 55°. Not too long ago, the sweltering heat… Read More »What Went Wrong?
reflection
Sermon: Listening to the Cry of the Heart
Puppy Loki at about 7 months after getting a hold of packing paper. I was invited to preach at Atonement Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI.… Read More »Sermon: Listening to the Cry of the Heart
Garbage Out, Garbage In (or “Meet Lugh”)
Celebration Pic for Lugh’s 2-Month Anniversaryin His New Home Lugh is my newest canine companion. I met him at Free Spirit Siberian Rescue (where I volunteer).… Read More »Garbage Out, Garbage In (or “Meet Lugh”)
Reflection on Ash Wednesday
From dust, to dust While in seminary, four of us students set out to walk the outdoor labyrinth at Sinsinawa on Ash Wednesday. Actually, the trip… Read More »Reflection on Ash Wednesday
New Book Coming: A Theology of Dog
The likely cover for book #2 The craziness of life is leading me to reduce my weekly blogging to whenever I can get to it.… Read More »New Book Coming: A Theology of Dog
In Awe of Geese
Every morning, Loki wakes me up bright and early so I can take him out to go potty. As it gets colder, getting up becomes… Read More »In Awe of Geese
Imago Dei: Dog the Father, Dog the Son, and Cat the Hissing Spirit
A diverse family My household contains one cat, one human, and one dog. Three different species with three different personalities. As you may be able… Read More »Imago Dei: Dog the Father, Dog the Son, and Cat the Hissing Spirit
Theological Dichotomies are Neither Good Nor Bad
I love Star Wars. It is possibly the greatest myth of my time. And it has had a lasting impact on my spirituality. It contrasted… Read More »Theological Dichotomies are Neither Good Nor Bad
Reconciliation in the Shadow of Anger
The other day, Loki snagged something he shouldn’t have. “Ah ah ahh!”, I yelled, “Leave it!” Yeah, like that was going to work. He ran;… Read More »Reconciliation in the Shadow of Anger
My Dream Symbol for the Divine Now Lives in My House
Loki taking a break from crate training at about 3 1/2 months, 4 days after he arrived. It has been a while since I have… Read More »My Dream Symbol for the Divine Now Lives in My House