Thoughts from My Corner of the World
Playing House The milk separator was spinning and loudly clanking in the corner of the room doing its magic: separating the rich, delicious cream from the milk. The watery substance left behind (sold in today’s market as skim milk) was tossed out to the pigs. Vickie and I were playing house. I was six or... Continue Reading →
I relate to Onesimus in an odd way. I too was a runaway, drowning emotionally and spiritually, with my identity lost beneath the heavy load of responsibility. Running wasn’t an act of rebellion on my part. It was a last-ditch effort to be seen, to be heard, to survive. My running ultimately resulted in my... Continue Reading →
This essay examines the theme of reconciliation through three of Paul’s letters: Philemon, Colossians and Philippians. By tracing Paul’s concept of unity and reconciliation as they flow through these letters, I hope to gain insight into how the reconciliation demonstrated by Christ’s submission to God unto death, developed into the ethical practice for Christians. The... Continue Reading →