“Beyond Capernaum” was the name of my previous blog, with the mission “Taking the Life of Faith Beyond Familiar and Safe Confines.”
In the Gospel of Mark, Capernaum is identified as the “home base” for Jesus and the disciples. Jesus, however, quickly calls his followers beyond that safe and familiar place and out into the world.
>Every now and then I’m amazed at the sermons I hear in the middle of every day life. I caught one last night watching Criminal Minds on CBS. I sat down to watch some TV in an attempt to mentally escape from what seemed like a mounting pile of too much to do. Instead of […]
Below is a video and lyrics to the next U2 single…and first great hymn of 2009…enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6R_D-4anNc] “Magnificent” Magnificent Oh, magnificent I was born I was born to be with you In this space and time After that and ever after I haven’t had a clue Only to break rhyme This foolishness can leave a […]
I’ve listened to the new U2 record “No Line on the Horizon” (in stores March 3rd) and am beginning to put some thoughts together on it. As I listen to it, I’m mindful that my relationships with U2 records are always long-term committed affairs. At this point, I think we’ll get along fine…but we’ll need […]
As I reflect back on the inauguration of President Obama, the invocation by Saddleback Church’s Pastor Rick Warren provides an interesting opportunity to continue the discussion of the public role of faith in a world that is overflowing with diversity of belief and opinion and struggling every day with harmful divisions that build walls between […]
Below is an article by a professor of mine, Jon Pahl, reflecting on President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech. It was posted at the interesting blog “Religion in American History”. The president challenged us immensely during his first moments in the office. The debate on how religion fits into public life and politics will certainly continue. […]
Pastor Matt Staniz 