When I Die: Interpretation
Since a few people have described my last post as bizarre (in fact, one commenter was writing that very word into a comment as I was typing this sentence), I thought an explanation might be in order. The previous post…
When I Die
When I die in that car crash, I want you to erect one of those roadside memorials with the white cross and flowers, making people wonder if perhaps the coroner came on the scene and found me in such bad…
What I Learned: Growing a Beard
I grew a beard because my sister has cancer. If it isn’t obvious to you how those are connected, then you will not be surprised to learn that The Great Beard Project of 2011 has come to an end. Here’s…
The Absurdity of the Minivan
“It’s not the years; it’s the miles.” Except, of course, when it’s both. Plus a third thing: it’s also a Plymouth. 270,000 miles in over ten years is a miracle, but for what? Her fate is unaltered. You’re supposed to…
A Quote: Philosophy and Suicide
“There is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy.” What a way to start a book! The is from Albert…
4th of July
My good friend Ben Shive wrote a song that appeared on his first album, The Ill-Tempered Klavier, called “4th of July.” It is a beautiful song, which you can listen to on his My Space page. You can purchase the…
Saturday
[This is a sermon I gave to fellow students while I was in seminary. It is somewhat specific to that audience, but I thought I should maybe just put it out there for whoever to read. It is a reflection…
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