Rhett Smith Podcast 6: Exploring a Rhythm of Life, Creativity, and Leadership from the Quaker Tradition — with Theologian, Professor and Writer, Wess Daniels. Rhett and I became friends at Fuller Seminary when I was working on my Masters in Theology and he was working on his Masters in Family Therapy. He and I haveContinue reading “Exploring a Rhythm of Life, Creativity, and Leadership from the Quaker Tradition with Rhett Smith”
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Our Big News About Guilford College
This was recently posted to Guilford College’s website: C. Wess Daniels has been named the William R. Rogers Director of Friends Center and Quaker Studies, succeeding Max Carter, who will retire this summer after 25 years at Guilford. Wess has been a full-time Quaker minister, educator, researcher and public theologian, and has been working towardContinue reading “Our Big News About Guilford College”
Meeting for Readings and How to Do Them
Mikel Birkel’s book “Engaging Scripture” Reading the Bible with Early Friends,” is a fantastic book that is helpful not just for Quakers but for anyone looking for different ways of reading Scripture (inwardly, meditatively, together, lectio, for transformation, etc.). It’s a book we’ve used in a variety of settings at Camas Friends Church and peopleContinue reading “Meeting for Readings and How to Do Them”
Upcoming Agenda for Greensboro Visit
Guilford College is flying me out to Greensboro, NC next week (March 27-April 1) to be their “Judith Weller Harvey Scholar” and to do some speaking around the area. I’m looking forward to visiting with f/Friends, having a little time away with my wife, Emily, who is joining me, and meeting new folks. I will haveContinue reading “Upcoming Agenda for Greensboro Visit”
A Convergent Model of Renewal is Ready for Order
My first book to be published is printed and ready for order. You can order it directly from the publisher and received a 20% discount off the retail price. The book will be available as an e-book and through local bookstores, Amazon and other services in the next 3-6 weeks. Thank you for ordering! IfContinue reading “A Convergent Model of Renewal is Ready for Order”
3 Reasons I Love to Blog
“I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” -Flannery O’Connor /ht color turtle I’ve been following John Saddington’s 10 day blog challenge as a means of both getting into the groove of writing more and developing my site here. Today’s suggestion is to consider some of the reasons whyContinue reading “3 Reasons I Love to Blog”
▶ Marshawn Lynch and the Theater of Disobedience
via ▶ Marshawn Lynch and the Theater of Disobedience – YouTube. A powerful commentary by Jay Smooth not just on the game but on a number of critical issues that present themselves within the NFL. /ht Shelly F.
The Contours of Convers(at)ions
Yesterday I began to sketch out some thoughts on how my approach to teaching the Bible has shifted towards a participatory understanding of learning and community. (This is no small part is influenced by the research of my dissertation and is reflected in much greater detail there and in my forthcoming book.) Today I wantContinue reading “The Contours of Convers(at)ions”
Convers(at)ions With Scripture
There has been an evolution of thought for me when it comes to understanding how to read, interpret and teach Scripture within community. That evolution has taken place over the course the last 18 years or so (I’ve been leading bible studies since I was in High School myself). It began with the basic thought aContinue reading “Convers(at)ions With Scripture”
Writing the Ending Is Always Hard
One of the things I struggle with the most are endings. Whether it is writing endings, envisioning the ending of a project, or saying goodbye. I struggle with exit strategies. I have no problem getting started. I love a good opening story. A hearty laugh or a compelling metaphor. I set goals like a maniac. But whenContinue reading “Writing the Ending Is Always Hard”
Gathering in Light 